P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri beat Lando Norris to pole position for Formula 1’s 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, after Norris made a crucial mistake on his final flying lap in Q3
In Formula 1’s 2025 Qatar Grand Prix qualifying, Oscar Piastri took pole position after Lando Norris’ crucial mistake on his final flying lap in Q3. Norris had to abort his lap due to understeering, allowing Piastri to secure pole by a tenth of a second. Max Verstappen settled for third, beating George Russell’s Mercedes.
Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar completed the top five, while Carlos Sainz grabbed seventh amid Williams’ tyre controversy. Leclerc’s struggles continued, with Ferrari enduring a torrid session as Hamilton got eliminated in Q1.
Gasly impressed in Q2, and Yuki Tsunoda faced another Q1 elimination after his sprint qualifying win against Verstappen. The grid for the race featured Piastri on pole, followed by Norris, Verstappen, Russell, Antonelli, Hadjar, Sainz, Alonso, Gasly, and Leclerc.
Overall, a dramatic qualifying session unfolded with surprises and disappointments for several teams and drivers.
