Verstappen is not hopeful for a strong sprint race ahead of the F1 Qatar GP as he continues to struggle with oversteer and understeer.
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Verstappen: 2025 F1 Qatar GP Sprint Race “will be more about just trying to survive” amid struggles with balance

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is producing one of the most remarkable surges towards the WDC ahead of the F1 Qatar GP. McLaren dominated the first half of the season, but Red Bull put significant work into their car over the summer break. By the Dutch GP, Verstappen had already taken a third of the season’s…

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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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The FIA held its annual review meeting with F1 drivers to discuss the driving standards guidelines and stewarding decisions. F1 drivers discussed controversial penalties such as Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil.
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Need to Know: FIA’s Driving Standards Meeting for F1 Drivers

The FIA hosted its third annual driving standards review meeting with F1 drivers during the Qatar GP. F1 drivers discussed driving standards and penalty guidelines, shared their perspective with stewards, and ensure that regulations are applied clearly and consistently. The 2025 F1 season has seen numerous controversial stewarding decisions. Most recently, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri received…

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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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William's driver Alex Albon discusses Andrea Stella's comments surrounding lesser penalties ahead of the F1 Qatar GP.
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“Rules are rules”: Albon on Stella’s comments calling for lesser penalties for plank wear ahead of F1 Qatar GP

Williams driver Alex Albon has spoken on McLaren Team Principal, Andrea Stella’s comments about lesser penalties for “minor and accidental technical infringments” that don’t improve a cars performance ahead of the F1 Qatar GP. Albon disagrees with Stella. Stating that everyone has to factor in limits and, “you have to take the safe approach” on…

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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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