Piastri after taking pole during the 2025 F1 Qatar GP Qualifying.
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F1 | Qualifying | Qatar GP | Piastri returns to pole as Norris makes costly error in Q3

With the mandatory 25-lap tyre limit, the F1 Qatar GP Qualifying puts pressure on drivers to find the pace amid the championship battles. Nevertheless, Piastri did not let anything affect his momentum in his surge to P1, holding Norris off in the final moments of Q3. After Oscar Piastri’s return to the top of the…

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McLaren Racing's Lando Norris during the 2025 F1 Qatar GP.
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Norris reflects on P3 finish in F1 Qatar GP Sprint as focus shifts to Qualifying ahead of possible title-deciding race

McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris finished 3rd in the final Sprint Race of the season at the 2025 F1 Qatar GP, trailing teammate Oscar Piastri, who dominated from lights-to-flag to take the win. Having started 3rd on the grid, the Briton got a strong launch off the line and quickly settled into a rhythm to secure…

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Lando Norris on track in Sprint Qualifying for the 2025 F1 Qatar GP.
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Norris resigns to “probably finishing P3” in the Sprint for F1 Qatar GP after SQ3 mistake

Lando Norris qualified in third place on the final Sprint Qualifying of the 2025 F1 season at the Qatar GP, as he saw his team-mate and championship rival Oscar Piastri claim pole by over two tenths over him, with George Russell’s Mercedes sandwiched in between the two McLarens. “The pace was there” – Norris explains…

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LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: Sprint Pole qualifier Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrates in parc ferme during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 GP of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 28, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar.
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F1 | Sprint Qualifying | Qatar GP | Piastri claims pole for Sprint Race; Verstappen 6th

Oscar Piastri claimed a stunning Sprint Race pole at the 2025 F1 Qatar GP, setting a new track record in Sprint Qualifying under the floodlights at Lusail. The McLaren driver edged out teammate George Russell and championship leader Lando Norris, showcasing the team’s impressive pace throughout qualifying. While Max Verstappen set early benchmarks and briefly…

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McLaren Racing's Lando Norris during the 2025 F1 Qatar GP.
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Norris wary of Verstappen in title fight but remains “relaxed” heading into F1 Qatar GP

McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris arrives at the 2025 F1 Qatar GP with a genuine shot at securing his first Drivers’ Championship. Sitting atop the standings with 390 points, the task is simple: outscore Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by two points to seal the title. As the season’s final sprint weekend begins, Norris is on…

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Oscar Piastri ahead of the F1 Qatar GP
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Piastri to keep “the same mentality” ahead of 2025 F1 Qatar GP showdown

Oscar Piastri heads into the F1 Qatar GP weekend knowing that he could, mathematically, lose his place in the title fight. However, the McLaren driver insists that his approach will remain unchanged, focusing solely on what is within his control. During Thursday’s media session, Piastri discussed his feelings on the increasing stakes as the championship…

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Max Verstappen supports McLaren’s no team orders policy as the F1 Qatar GP sets the stage for a potential three-way title showdown
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Verstappen welcomes McLaren’s ‘let them race’ policy as title fight heats up ahead of F1 Qatar GP

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen said he welcomes McLaren’s decision to let their drivers race as the title fight heats up ahead of the penultimate round of the season at the F1 Qatar GP. After both McLaren drivers were disqualified from the previous race in Las Vegas for excessive plank wear, Verstappen slashed his deficit…

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McLaren Racing's Lando Norris during 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP.
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“It wasn’t a complete shock”: Norris reflects on Vegas DSQ as focus shifts to F1 Qatar GP

Ahead of the 2025 F1 Qatar GP, McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris looks to move on from the costly setback at last weekend’s Las Vegas GP, where both McLarens were disqualified. The Briton delivered a storming performance in a wet Qualifying session to secure pole. However, on Sunday, he’d lost the lead heading into Turn 1…

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