Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521. © xpbimages.com How the 2021 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix unfoldedAn as-it-happened account of what happened in the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix.The 2021 Formula 1 season is nearing its conclusion as it races at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar.A last-minute addition to the F1 calendar, Qatar forms the final part of this latest triple-header with the battle for supremacy finely poised.Lewis Hamilton’s spectacular weekend in Sao Paulo saw him cut Max Verstappen’s lead to 14 points with three rounds to go.Mercedes extended its lead over Red Bull to 11 points, while Ferrari now sits 31.5 points clear of McLaren in the race for third.The Qatar circuit consists of mostly medium speed corners with a long start-finish straight. Overtaking will be difficult but qualifying will be a real spectacle.The remainder of the 2021 F1 calendar: Qatar Grand Prix - November 21Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - December 5Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - December 12 Connor McDonagh21 Nov 2021 PaginationSubscribe to our F1 NewsletterGet the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inboxFor more information see our Privacy Policy Leave this field blank Latest News MotoGP News 24m agoInvestigation launched into Franco Morbidelli’s suit opening in German MotoGP crash F1 News 24m agoInsider drops major Max Verstappen-Mercedes F1 switch hint WSBK News 1h agoJonathan Rea explains unique family link to Joey Dunlop after helmet tribute F1 News 1h agoKey ally ‘shouting from the rooftops’ for Ferrari to listen to Lewis Hamilton MotoGP News 1h ago“Time to start building” as Jorge Martin makes long-awaited Aprilia MotoGP returnMore News WSBK News 1h agoToprak Razgatlioglu emotionally reveals source of flag for the fallen Borja Gomez MotoGP News 1h agoDucati issues worrying verdict on Pecco Bagnaia’s wet struggles at German MotoGP MotoGP News 2h agoFuture Ducati star credits "calmness" for much-needed MotoGP turnaround MotoGP News 2h agoVR46 refuse to slam the door shut on Pedro Acosta as rumours continue MotoGP News 16h agoMarc Marquez "held back", "we never really saw" full capability at German MotoGP