As the laps ticked down in the Qatar Grand Prix, McLaren inched closer still to that trophy. With both Norris and Piastri running at the front of the field, they were in striking distance of their first title since 1998.

Lando Norris' penalty up-ended McLaren's title bid and sets up a last-ditch fight for the constructors' championship in Abu Dhabi.

Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive championship at the Qatar Grand Prix despite suffering a penalty in qualifying, making victory all the more sweeter.