This archive report was first published on 18 November 2021.
DOHA, Qatar, November 18, 2021 – Lewis Hamilton is riding high after his greatest triumph at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and he's looking to carry that momentum into the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.
Hamilton, a keen surfer, will be powered by Mercedes' fighting spirit and a sense of shifting momentum at the Losail International Circuit.
Despite protests, controversies, and stewards' reviews, Hamilton knows that if he has the same clear speed advantage, courtesy of his new Mercedes power-unit, he can further trim Max Verstappen's championship lead.
Verstappen held a 14-point advantage after Brazil, but a review of his aggressive move to defend his lead at Interlagos could result in a penalty that affects the race result, potentially reducing his lead to just three points.
Red Bull's Helmut Marko expressed his concerns, saying,
