Despite Dutch driver Max Verstappen, from the Red Bull team, securing the Drivers’ Championship title for the fourth consecutive year, the battle for the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, the financial prize in Qatar, and the Constructors’ Championship title will be fierce. There is an expectation of great excitement in today’s main race. Max Verstappen will recall the memories of his victory in last year’s edition in Qatar, and he will enter the competition strongly to defend his title.

He is also giving an edge to his team, Red Bull, which currently sits third in the Constructors’ standings, where it will face tough competition from McLaren and Ferrari. The winner of the Constructors’ title will receive nearly $140 million, although the final amount depends on some variables. Australian Oscar Piastri of McLaren won the Sprint race yesterday, with his teammate Lando Norris finishing second, which increases their team’s chances, while George Russell of Mercedes finished third.

McLaren leads the Constructors’ standings before this round with 608 points, 24 points ahead of Ferrari (584 points) and 29 points ahead of Red Bull (555 points), ahead of today’s main race. McLaren could secure the Constructors’ title for the first time since 1998, before the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi next week. McLaren is relying on Lando Norris after his attempts to win the Drivers’ title fell short, thus making the Constructors’ title their focus