đź’¨ Abstract

McLaren's strategic blunder in the Qatar Grand Prix jeopardized their chances of securing the 2025 F1 driver's world championship, allowing Max Verstappen and Red Bull to stay in contention. The team's decision not to pit during a safety car period cost Oscar Piastri a likely victory and handed Verstappen a lifeline. Critics, including Carlo Vanzini and Ralf Schumacher, condemned McLaren's strategy.

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