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F1 Constructors' Championship after Qatar sprint race | McLaren extend
McLaren has extended their lead in the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship over Ferrari. There are now just two Grands Prix remaining on the schedule. The Qatar Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concluded the season next weekend.
With smart team work, McLaren scored the maximum 15 points with a Oscar Piastri led one-two finish. The Ferrari drivers couldn't overtake George Russell, but did manage to score nine points. Therefore, McLaren extended by six points and now lead by 30 points. Red Bull lost out, with Sergio Perez failing to score. Max Verstappen scored just one point.
Mercedes also did well during the sprint race. Future teammates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc had a duel, with the man from Monaco getting the advantage. With Russell in third, Mercedes scored a total of nine points.