The incredibly exciting World Cup 2021 will continue in two weeks with the premiere in Saudi Arabia. The final race will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 12th. For the 36-year-old Hamilton after his 102nd pole position it was also the 102nd victory in a GP race. The Englishman can still win his eighth world title (record), for Red Bull Star Verstappen (24) it would be the first. The first Formula 1 race in Qatar took place exactly one year before the opening of the soccer World Cup. Prominent guests included David Beckham and “Ski Emperor” Franz Klammer.
After a successful start from pole, the regurgitated Hamilton controlled the floodlit race at the Losail International Circuit without any problems. In the finish, however, the Brit failed to get the point for the fastest race lap because the race ended under a virtual safety car. The counter went to Verstappen, who was runner-up with the additional point of damage limitation. In the constructors’ championship, Red Bull made good points because Valtteri Bottas was eliminated with a defective Mercedes. (APA / red)
