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Charles Leclerc beat Lando Norris to top spot in an intriguing practice hour at the Qatar Grand Prix. The sole practice session got underway at sunset in Lusail, with Ferrari tipped to struggle rel…
Charles Leclerc outperformed Lando Norris to secure the top spot in the practice session of the Qatar Grand Prix, held at sunset in Lusail. Ferrari showcased a strong performance despite concerns about their competitiveness, with Leclerc setting the fastest laps on soft tires, finishing 0.435s ahead of Norris. The McLaren duo of Norris and Oscar Piastri put up a fierce fight, with Piastri closely trailing Norris despite a minor off-track excursion. Carlos Sainz completed the top four, 0.582s behind his Ferrari teammate. McLaren currently leads Ferrari by 24 points in the constructors’ championship standings, with a notable performance gap behind the top two teams.
