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.
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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.
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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.
Fernando Alonso is not surprised by Adrian Newey becoming Aston Martin team principal in 2026, arguing the Briton was already leading major technical and structural decisions inside the team.
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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.
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Yuki Tsunoda implies he is aware of Red Bull’s 2026 driver lineup decision, signaling a likely end to his F1 tenure after five seasons with the Red Bull family.
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