So, Max Verstappen joins Jack Brabham, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda and Nelson Piquet on three world titles, with only five drivers ahead of them in F1 history. Lap 19/19: Norris reins in Russell to move into third in a lively final lap but Piastri can’t be caught. Lap 14/19: What a scrappy race this is, as the safety car period ends. Lap 10/19: Verstappen wins his battle with Sainz too to move into a podium position. Race standings: 1 Russell 2 Piastri 3 Verstappen 4 Sainz 5 Leclerc 6 Norris 7 Alonso 8 Ocon 9 Hulkenburg 10 Perez. Lap 6/19: The safety car is ending and we’re about to race again. Here’s the current standings: 1 Russell 2 Piastri 3 Sainz 4 Leclerc 5 Verstappen 6 Norris 7 Ocon 8 Alonso.

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