DOHA, Nov 30 : Formula One champion Max Verstappen revelled in McLaren's strategy horror show at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday as the Red Bull driver won again, days after the team's boss compared him to a movie monster who keeps on coming back.

"He can call me Chucky," grinned the Dutchman after winning under the Lusail floodlights from third place on the grid.

McLaren, who had both cars disqualified in Las Vegas a week earlier while Verstappen won, had swept the front row with Oscar Piastri on pole and championship leader Lando Norris - seeking to clinch the title - alongside the Australian.

Then it all went wrong again for the champions.

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