Qatar Grand Prix 2021
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The final ranking of this Grand Prix
T57
Lewis Hamilton wins the 102nd victory of his career! The Briton finished ahead of Verstappen who took the point for the best lap and reduced his gap in the general classification. Fernando Alonso takes his first podium in F1 since the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2014!
T57
The virtual Safety Car ends as the drivers begin the final lap. Lewis Hamilton flies to a 102nd career victory.
T56
There are two laps left to cover, and the virtual safety car is activated to remove Latifi's car.
T54
After Bottas, it's Latifi's turn to give up.
T52
The tires fail lap after lap. It is Nicholas Latifi who is the new victim of his punctures. There are 5 laps left to cover and concern is growing in the paddock about the increase in punctures linked to tire wear.
T51
New puncture in this Grand Prix. It was George Russell who was forced to enter the pit lane urgently.
T49
Fernando Alonso is counting on his teammate, Esteban Ocon, to keep Sergio Perez and Lando Norris behind him.
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Fernando Alonso is in P3 – and implores Esteban Ocon to “defend like a lion” behind him and hold off a charging Sergio Perez… 🎧📻#QatarGP 🇶🇦 #F1 pic.twitter.com/C1fyXzOil6
- Formula 1 (@ F1) November 21, 2021
T47
There are 11 laps left to cover, and Fernando Alonso is still 3rd with 7 seconds ahead of Norris, 4th. The Spanish driver can secure a podium which would do his team a world of good in the fight with AlphaTauri in the Manufacturers' championship.
T45
Sergio Perez took the fastest lap, in 1'25″747.
T43
It's Lewis Hamilton's turn to enter the pits and put on mediums. The Briton remains leader of the Grand Prix with an 8 second lead. Note that Fernando Alonso regains his 3rd place.
T42
Max Verstappen enters the pit lane for the 2nd time in the Grand Prix. The Dutchman comes out on medium tires and retains his 2nd place. Sergio Perez imitates his teammate the next lap.
T41
The puncture of Valterri Bottas who lost his 3rd place.
#QatarGP🇶🇦
🔴 Puncture for Bottas who returns to the pits!
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— CANAL+ F1® (@CanalplusF1) November 21, 2021
T38
Here is the ranking with 20 laps to go
T35
The Finn changed tires and front wing. Valtteri Bottas comes out in 14th place.
T34
Puncture for Valtteri Bottas which causes a yellow flag in the 2nd sector. The Finn hurries back to the pits.
T30
The battle is close between Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso. Despite an aggressive defense from the Spaniard, the Red Bull driver took 4th place.
T28
5th, Fernando Alonso gets rid of Charles Leclerc and attacks Carlos Sainz in 4th place. Sergio Perez keeps pace with the Spaniard.
T25
Coming out of the pit lane, Fernando Alonso emerges in 8th position. Third place goes to Valtteri Bottas, closely followed by Norris and Ocon.
