Max Verstappen made clear that he and Red Bull will not be easing off over the remainder of the season after backing up his latest title win with a dominant victory in the Qatar Grand Prix.

Verstappen secured a third successive championship with a P2 finish in Saturday’s Sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit and went one better in the main event by leading home McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

In a hot and humid encounter that saw every finisher complete at least three pit stops due to tyre-related safety measures, Verstappen brought his 2023 tally up to 14 wins from 17 races, with five rounds still to come.

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Race Highlights: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix

Reflecting on the Grand Prix, he said: “I think what made the race was my first stint. After that I could just manage my pace, making sure that my tyres were always in a good window. But the McLarens were quick again today, I had to push for it, so it was definitely a tough race out there.”