Max Verstappen clinched his third consecutive world title on Saturday when he finished second behind rookie Oscar Piastri in an incident-filled sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, describing his success as 'fantastic.' It was a fine maiden Formula One victory for Australian 22-year-old Piastri, but his feat was overshadowed by Verstappen's achievement, the Dutchman having required only three points to take the title. ADVERTISEMENT His only rival and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez was involved in a collision and retired, making him the first 'Saturday champion' since Nelson Piquet, father of his girlfriend Kelly, in South Africa in 1983.

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