Charles Leclerc struggled in Qatar qualifying, finishing 10th and admitting Ferrari’s lack of pace made the weekend a “nightmare” with no solutions in sight.
Leclerc Admits Ferrari Has No Escape from Qatar GP Woes Lire la suite »
Max Verstappen secured third place in Qatar GP qualifying, but despite progress, the RB21’s bouncing and balance problems continue to prevent him from pushing flat-out.
Verstappen Still Hitting the Limits of the Red Bull at Qatar GP Qualifying Lire la suite »
Oscar Piastri celebrated his sprint win at the Qatar GP 2025 but remained wary of potential errors and the persistent threat from Red Bull, stressing that maintaining this momentum on the fast, high-grip circuit is crucial for the rest of the weekend.
In the Qatar GP 2025 sprint race, Ferrari showed severe performance problems with Leclerc dropping positions significantly and Hamilton battling car instability, marking their first combined non-score in a sprint since 2021. Both drivers agreed the SF-25 had worsened, making the race a major challenge.
Laurent Mekies admits the onus is now on Red Bull to respond after a challenging sprint for Max Verstappen at Qatar GP 2025, with the team’s strategy and setup crucial to salvaging the Dutchman’s title hopes in the closing races.
Mekies: It’s Red Bull’s Turn to Save Verstappen at Qatar GP 2025 Lire la suite »
Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, stopping Lando Norris’ points lead from expanding, as Norris successfully defended against Max Verstappen’s early challenge to finish third behind Piastri and Russell.
Piastri Wins Qatar GP 2025 Sprint, Norris Holds Off Verstappen Pressure Lire la suite »
Mercedes driver George Russell was pleasantly surprised to qualify second for the Qatar GP sprint, slotting between McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, while anticipating a challenging race due to the circuit’s overtaking difficulties.
Gravel traps added at Losail have led to sharp debris on the racing line, causing several deep cuts in F1 tires during practice and sprint qualifying at the 2025 Qatar GP. Pirelli and FIA are monitoring the situation closely for possible race interventions.
Tire Cuts Raise Red Flag Risk at 2025 Qatar GP Due to Gravel Traps Lire la suite »
Zak Brown has shut down suggestions of an FIA plot after both McLaren MCL39s were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for excessive skid block wear, describing the sanction as harsh but legitimate and stressing that the team simply made a mistake under unusual track conditions.
Max Verstappen warns of a « survival » Qatar Sprint ahead due to painful bouncing in his Red Bull, starting sixth behind McLaren’s Piastri and Norris plus Tsunoda.
Verstappen Braces for « Painful Bouncing » Qatar Sprint Survival from P6 Grid Lire la suite »
