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 »
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 »
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 »
Oscar Piastri seized pole for the Qatar Sprint ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, as Max Verstappen could manage only sixth, handing McLaren a crucial advantage in the 2025 title showdown.
Qatar Sprint Qualifying: Piastri Takes Vital Pole as Verstappen Only Sixth Lire la suite »
McLaren sent a powerful message in Qatar as Oscar Piastri headed Lando Norris in the sole practice session, with the pair half a second clear of Max Verstappen, who struggled to only sixth at Lusail.
At Lusail, F1 drivers and FIA stewards held a “frank and open” meeting to address concerns over driving standards, penalty consistency and stewarding, agreeing on priorities for future guideline updates.
F1 Drivers Hold “Frank and Open” Meeting With FIA Stewards in Qatar Lire la suite »
Lando Norris downplays Max Verstappen closing to 24 points in the 2025 F1 championship, stating McLaren treated the Dutchman as a constant threat all season long.
Norris Unfazed by Verstappen’s Comeback: « Always Treated Him as a Threat » Lire la suite »
With two rounds remaining in the 2025 F1 season, Oscar Piastri insists McLaren will not impose team orders to help Lando Norris, stating he remains free to fight for the title while level on points with Max Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri Rejects McLaren Team Orders to Favour Norris in 2025 Title Fight Lire la suite »
Ayao Komatsu of Haas F1 condemns Pirelli’s tyre rules for the 2025 Qatar GP, arguing forced two pit stops will ruin the race dynamics and eliminate strategic variety.
Komatsu Criticizes Pirelli’s Mandatory Two Pit Stops for Qatar GP Lire la suite »
The 2025 F1 title fight has been dealt a strategic curveball. F1, the FIA, and Pirelli have announced that drivers will be restricted to a maximum stint of 25 laps on any tyre set during the Qatar Grand Prix as a « precautionary and safety measure, » effectively banning a one-stop race.
FIA Enforces 25-Lap Max Stint for 2025 Qatar GP, Mandating Two-Stop Race Lire la suite »
