F1 Qatar Grand Prix driver ratings as Lewis Hamilton dominates to cut Max Verstappen lead
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lewis Hamilton dominated the Qatar Grand Prix to cut Max Verstappen’s lead at the top of the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship to eight points with two races remaining. 2) Max Verstappen 8/10 - An electric start saw him make up three places into Turn 1 before he quickly dispatched Gasly and Alonso. 3) Fernando Alonso 9/10 - Made the overtake on Gasly at the start to take second and drove a consistently fast race to keep rivals far behind him. 11) Pierre Gasly 3/10 - Started second but pitted for mediums too early, didn’t have the pace to make overtakes and was left stranded behind those who made a one-stop work.