2024 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix Highlights

Pit Lane walk guests watch McLaren F1 Team pit stop practice
Oscar Piastri, McLaren F1 Team, 3rd position, celebrates on the podium
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, 1st position, Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari, 2nd position, and Oscar Piastri, McLaren F1 Team, 3rd position, pose for pictures on the podium
Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, leads Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38
Oscar Piastri, McLaren F1 Team, 1st position, Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, and Lando Norris, McLaren F1 Team, 2nd position, celebrate after the Sprint race
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Kate Ferdinand and Rio Ferdinand pose for a photo in front of the car of Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010442 // Usage for editorial use only //
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010418 // Usage for editorial use only //
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 leads Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL38 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010408 // Usage for editorial use only //
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner holds a camera the team celebration photo in the Pitlane after the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010406 // Usage for editorial use only //
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010397 // Usage for editorial use only //
2024 Qatar Grand Prix, Saturday - Jiri Krenek
2024 Qatar Grand Prix, Sunday - Jiri Krenek
2024 Qatar Grand Prix, Sunday - Jiri Krenek
2024 Qatar Grand Prix, Sunday - Sebastian Kawka
2024 Qatar Grand Prix, Sunday - Jiri Krenek
grid, Portrait, Lusail International Circuit, GP2423a, F1, GP, Qatar Mike Krack, Team Principal, Aston Martin F1 Team, speaks with a teammate on the grid
Portrait, drivers parade, Lusail International Circuit, GP2423a, F1, GP, Qatar Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin F1 Team, and Lance Stroll, Aston Martin F1 Team, attend the drivers parade
grid, Lusail International Circuit, GP2423a, F1, GP, Qatar Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin F1 Team, gets out of the car on the grid
action, Lusail International Circuit, GP2423a, F1, GP, Qatar Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR24
action, Lusail International Circuit, GP2423a, F1, GP, Qatar Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR24
LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Chloe Chambers (USA, Campos Racing) during the Qatar GP at Losail International Circuit on Sunday December 01, 2024 in Losail, Qatar. (Photo by Dom Romney / LAT Images)
LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: guest Rashid Khan with Nico Hulkenberg, Haas F1 Team during the Qatar GP at Losail International Circuit on Sunday December 01, 2024 in Losail, Qatar. (Photo by Dom Romney / LAT Images)
LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Mechanics on the grid with the car of Kevin Magnussen, Haas VF-24 during the Qatar GP at Losail International Circuit on Sunday December 01, 2024 in Losail, Qatar. (Photo by Zak Mauger / LAT Images)
LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Kevin Magnussen, Haas F1 Team, and Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal, Haas F1 Team, speak on the grid during the Qatar GP at Losail International Circuit on Saturday November 30, 2024 in Losail, Qatar. (Photo by Dom Romney / LAT Images)
LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Nico Hulkenberg, Haas F1 Team, speaks with his teammates in the garage during the Qatar GP at Losail International Circuit on Saturday November 30, 2024 in Losail, Qatar. (Photo by Dom Romney / LAT Images)
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010381 // Usage for editorial use only //
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App RB during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010370 // Usage for editorial use only //
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Laurent Mekies Team Principal of Visa Cash App RB during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010337 // Usage for editorial use only //
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 leads Kevin Magnussen of Denmark driving the (20) Haas F1 VF-24 Ferrari on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010264 // Usage for editorial use only //
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 interacts with team members in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202412010199 // Usage for editorial use only //
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Friday 29th November 2024. Doha, Qatar.
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Friday 29th November 2024. Doha, Qatar.
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Friday 29th November 2024. Doha, Qatar.
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Sunday 1st December 2024. Doha, Qatar.
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Sunday 1st December 2024. Doha, Qatar.
Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing FW46. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Saturday 30th November 2024. Doha, Qatar.
Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Friday 29th November 2024. Doha, Qatar.
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Friday 29th November 2024. Doha, Qatar.
Lia Block (USA) Williams Racing Academy. Formula 1 Academy Championship, Qatar Grand Prix, Saturday 30th November 2024. Doha, Qatar.

 

Williams Racing

 

Two separate Lap 1 incidents impacted Williams Racing’s hopes of picking up points from the 2024 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix after Franco Colapinto retired and Alex Albon made a tyre gamble that ended his race in P15.

Alex Albon

It was a tricky day. We were a little bit in no man’s land, most of the race being towards the back, and we were struggling with pace. The Safety Car made it interesting, and we took that opportunity to put on Softs. It was an optimistic gamble, but one worth taking because of the pace we had. We knew that the first lap was the only one I could overtake on every Safety Car restart, so we made up some positions. We were at the points for a while, but we relied on another safety car, which didn’t come, so the tyres started degrading badly. We had some good pace for ten laps, but ultimately, we were not quick enough.

Franco Colapinto

I’m disappointed to be taken out in Turn 1 after trying to leave a big enough gap on my inside. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and I could do nothing to avoid it. It’s pretty frustrating as the race had plenty of opportunities to make things happen that could’ve put us in the fight. At the end of the day, it’s part of racing, unfortunately. We’ll need to assess the damage from today. It’s important to have a clean weekend in Abu Dhabi and aim to finish the season on a high.

Sven Smeets, Sporting Director:

It was a difficult evening for the team today. At the race start, we immediately lost Franco as he was hit by Ocon, who in turn was hit by Hulkenberg. There was nothing Franco could do other than to retire in lap 1. After a few laps, it was clear that with Alex, we had to change our strategy and decided to run as long as possible. When the Safety Car came out because some cars were having punctures, we decided to put Alex on the Soft tyre and not onto the Hard. We knew it was a gamble, but at one point, we were running up in 9th place. Unfortunately, our decision didn’t pay off today, and Alex had to make another stop just before the end. A tough day for the team again, but we are going to Abu Dhabi to fight for points in the last race of the season.
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