P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Full results from qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, Round 23 of the 2025 F1 world championship.
Oscar Piastri secured a crucial pole position at the F1 Qatar Grand Prix by outpacing his teammate Lando Norris.
Piastri’s sixth pole of the season puts him in contention for the world championship as he outperformed Norris in the crucial qualifying session.
Although Norris holds a 22-point lead and remains the favorite, he will need to outscore Piastri by four points to secure his first world championship title.
Max Verstappen from Red Bull is also a strong contender in third place, adding to the excitement of the upcoming race day.
The rest of the grid saw strong performances from George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, and Carlos Sainz, while Charles Leclerc struggled in qualifying.
Lewis Hamilton faced qualifying misery with a Q1 elimination for the second day in a row, setting the stage for an unpredictable race in Qatar.
