Max Verstappen wins chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton struggles again

Hamilton finished 12th in his penultimate Mercedes appearance.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen claimed victory in Qatar. Picture: Darko Bandic/AP

Max Verstappen followed up securing his fourth world championship by winning a chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton suffered another miserable evening in his penultimate Mercedes appearance.

Seven-time world champion Hamilton was penalised twice by the stewards and said his car was “broken” as he finished down in 12th spot in a race which saw Verstappen claim a dominant win.