McLaren could be celebrating its first constructors’ championship in almost three decades — but a few rivals stand in the way.

Max Verstappen won big in Las Vegas with his fourth world title but the fight for Formula 1’s biggest cash prize is hotting up this week in Qatar.

Max Verstappen won big in Las Vegas with his fourth world title, but the fight for Formula 1's biggest cash prize is heating up this week in

A statement from the German car company said the Gulf state would buy a “significant minority” in the team, which is entering F1 in 2026. The deal will be completed next year, after Audi has taken full ownership of the Sauber team that is the basis for its entry.