As Formula One leaves the United States for the final time in 2024, Max Verstappen comes into Qatar as a four-time World Champion. However, Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari are all locking horns for the Constructors World Championship heading into the penultimate round in Lusail.
If you are not aware of how the Guess The Podium game works here on OverTake, do not fear! Our fantastic community manager, @Christopher E, has created an easy-to-read graphic with a short explanation that you can find below.
Ten points will be awarded for guessing the correct position and name, and five points will be awarded for guessing the correct name but the wrong position. At the end of the season, we will award the overall winner one year of Premium membership here on OverTake.
With only two rounds left, it is anyone's game! If you are new to the Podium Prediction game, don't be afraid to get your predictions in using the link below.
VOTE IN THE FORUM THREAD HERE!
If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below!
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Throughout his campaign of dominance in 2023, Verstappen was untouchable in nearly every race. However, in 2024, at times, he had the fourth fastest car on the grid. To be able to win the championship with two rounds left to go in a season with 6+ different winners speaks volumes about his consistency. Whether you love or hate him, Verstappen is a modern legend in Formula One.
Max Verstappen, Qatar 2024. Image: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images
Looking to the future, Max Verstappen's dad Jos has changed his mind about who should partner with his son next year at Red Bull. Initially, Jos had endorsed the new VCARB recruit, Liam Lawson. However, the ex-Formula One driver has said that with a more neutral car on the horizon for Red Bull, Perez will undoubtedly find his form again.
Bottas is without a contract for 2025. He and his Chinese teammate, Guanyu Zhou, lost their seats at Sauber after the team announced that Formula 2 leader Gabriel Bortoleto would join forces with Nico Hulkenberg for the 2025 season.
Valtteri Bottas at KICK Sauber, Las Vegas 2024. Image: Formula One
McLaren is currently at the top of the standings with 608 points, just 24 points over stern chasers Ferrari in second place with 584 points. Red Bull, however, are further back in third place. As it stands currently, Red Bull is on 555 points.
Lando Norris, 2024. Image: Formula One
Sergio Perez's poor string of form throughout 2024 is partly to blame for the distance they need to claw back to McLaren. Can the Mexican match his four-time world champion teammate to try and claw back another victory for Red Bull in the constructor's championship?
Who are you supporting in this week's Qatar Grand Prix? Let us know in the poll above and why you want them to do well in the comments down below!
Podium Prediction Game
A flurry of new entries shook the table last week in Las Vegas. With the 2024 Formula One season reaching its penultimate round this weekend in Qatar, our Podium Prediction competition is close at the top with just two race weekends remaining.If you are not aware of how the Guess The Podium game works here on OverTake, do not fear! Our fantastic community manager, @Christopher E, has created an easy-to-read graphic with a short explanation that you can find below.
Ten points will be awarded for guessing the correct position and name, and five points will be awarded for guessing the correct name but the wrong position. At the end of the season, we will award the overall winner one year of Premium membership here on OverTake.
With only two rounds left, it is anyone's game! If you are new to the Podium Prediction game, don't be afraid to get your predictions in using the link below.
VOTE IN THE FORUM THREAD HERE!
If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below!
Christopher E - Community Manager
Max Verstappen's Fourth World Drivers Championship
After a hard-fought season, Max Verstappen left the busy streets of Las Vegas as your 2024 Formula One World Drivers Champion. The Dutchman has not always had the best car this year; however, he walks away with the title with two race weekends remaining.Throughout his campaign of dominance in 2023, Verstappen was untouchable in nearly every race. However, in 2024, at times, he had the fourth fastest car on the grid. To be able to win the championship with two rounds left to go in a season with 6+ different winners speaks volumes about his consistency. Whether you love or hate him, Verstappen is a modern legend in Formula One.
Max Verstappen, Qatar 2024. Image: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images
Looking to the future, Max Verstappen's dad Jos has changed his mind about who should partner with his son next year at Red Bull. Initially, Jos had endorsed the new VCARB recruit, Liam Lawson. However, the ex-Formula One driver has said that with a more neutral car on the horizon for Red Bull, Perez will undoubtedly find his form again.
Valtteri Bottas Re-igniting The Driver Transfer Market
Kick Sauber's Valtteri Bottas said he would 'relish an opportunity to return to a top team in a second driver role'. The Finnish driver left Mercedes at the end of 2021, and a return to the sharp end of the grid driving alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull would be feasible.Bottas is without a contract for 2025. He and his Chinese teammate, Guanyu Zhou, lost their seats at Sauber after the team announced that Formula 2 leader Gabriel Bortoleto would join forces with Nico Hulkenberg for the 2025 season.
Valtteri Bottas at KICK Sauber, Las Vegas 2024. Image: Formula One
The Race For The Constructors Championship Is Still Red-hot
The 2024 drivers' championship might have been seen out up by Max Verstappen last weekend in Las Vegas, but the Constructors' Championship remains up for grabs. With Red Bull the furthest off the title, the papaya squad are in the driver's seat.McLaren is currently at the top of the standings with 608 points, just 24 points over stern chasers Ferrari in second place with 584 points. Red Bull, however, are further back in third place. As it stands currently, Red Bull is on 555 points.
Lando Norris, 2024. Image: Formula One
Sergio Perez's poor string of form throughout 2024 is partly to blame for the distance they need to claw back to McLaren. Can the Mexican match his four-time world champion teammate to try and claw back another victory for Red Bull in the constructor's championship?
Qatar Grand Prix Schedule
Regardless of where in the world you are, the Qatar Grand Prix will inevitably be a race you will not want to miss. Whilst it is not one of the more iconic and beloved circuits on the calendar, the constructor's title fight between McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari is fierce. It will almost inevitably boil over on race day.| Session | Date | Time (UTC / EST) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, November 29th | 16:00 / 11:00 |
| Sprint Qualifying | Friday, November 29th | 17:30 - 18:14 / 12:30 - 13:45 |
| Sprint Race | Saturday 30th November | 14:00 - 15:00 / 9:00 - 10:00 |
| Qualifying | Saturday 30th November | 18:00 - 19:00 / 13:00 - 14:00 |
| Qatar Grand Prix | Sunday 1st December | 16:00 / 11:00 |
Who are you supporting in this week's Qatar Grand Prix? Let us know in the poll above and why you want them to do well in the comments down below!
