Formula 1

Max Verstappen found himself driving a lonely Sprint after an eye-catching opening lap, as the issues he faced in Friday’s running in Qatar reappeared and hindered his performance.

Oscar Piastri claimed victory in the Qatar Sprint from George Russell and McLaren team mate Lando Norris, having remained unchallenged from pole position.

Oscar Piastri stormed to a commanding victory in the Qatar Sprint, comprehensively beating George Russell and the second McLaren of Lando Norris in the 19-lap event.

Oscar Piastri held the lead at the start of the Qatar Sprint from pole as George Russell and Lando Norris maintained positions behind.

Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.

Aston Martin have announced that German driver Mathilda Paatz will be representing the team for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

Oscar Piastri rediscovered his strong Sprint Qualifying form in Qatar as he took pole position on his final lap, edging out George Russell and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris to the top spot.

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from FP1 and Sprint Qualifying at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix from the Lusail International Circuit.

Oscar Piastri saw his fortunes turn as he stormed to Sprint pole in Qatar, but will he be able to cling onto the top spot over Standings leader and team mate Lando Norris throughout the weekend?

George Russell was left surprised to finish second in Sprint Qualifying ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, claiming recent performances over one lap "haven't been great recently".

Charles Leclerc has said Ferrari are "struggling once again this weekend" having only qualified ninth for the Qatar Sprint, while team mate Lewis Hamilton was P18 on a difficult Friday.

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Steve NIELSEN (Alpine), Mario ISOLA (Pirelli)

Leonardo Fornaroli will start the Lusail Feature Race from pole position after original pole sitter Oliver Goethe was hit with a grid penalty.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Ferrari have a lot of homework to do if he has any chance of progressing forward in the Qatar Sprint after he qualified 18th, marking another shock early exit for the seven-time World Champion.

Lando Norris admitted that his sights are set on victory in the Qatar Sprint despite losing out on pole position to his McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri in another remarkably tight session.

Oscar Piastri admitted it was "nice to be back" before adding "I’m just happy with the result" having taken pole for the Qatar Sprint, slightly shifting momentum away from McLaren team mate Lando Norris in their title fight.

A frustrated Max Verstappen is preparing himself for a “survival” Sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit, having struggled to sixth position during Friday night’s Sprint Qualifying session.

Oscar Piastri stormed to pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the Lusail International Circuit, beating George Russell and Lando Norris to the top spot on his final flying lap.

Live coverage of Friday's Sprint Qualifying session at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.

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