It was a festive day at the Lusail International Circuit on Saturday, as Formula 1 celebrated two major milestones: Oscar Piastri's first F1 win in the sprint race and Max Verstappen's third F1 world title.

Check our our recap in pictures of the day's action at the Qatar Grand Prix, round 17 of the 2023 F1 World Championship.

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