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.
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.
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A messy SQ3 cost Lando Norris a shot at Qatar Sprint pole, as traffic behind Alex Albon and a final‑corner error allowed McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri to seize top spot.
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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.
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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.
Max Verstappen gleefully welcomes McLaren’s decision against team orders for Lando Norris, labeling it “perfect” while stating he’d tell any team to “f-off” if asked to support a teammate.
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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.
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McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri confirm no excessive risks were taken before their double disqualification over plank wear at the 2025 Las Vegas GP, highlighting unexpected porpoising.
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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.
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Lando Norris’s radio with his engineer in Las Vegas hints McLaren may have feared an FIA plank infringement—as race management focused on “coded” messages and last-lap caution.
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