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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Piastri: "Safety cars my friend" for Qatar F1 sprint win
Oscar Piastri started the race on pole position but was passed by George Russell on softer tires at the restart. However, Piastri regained the lead on lap 10 after passing Russell again. Safety car interruptions played a crucial role in helping Piastri defend his position against Max Verstappen, who finished second and secured his third consecutive world title. Piastri described the race as very stressful but was happy with his team’s performance in managing tires and other compounds. Lando Norris, Piastri’s teammate, also battled back to secure a podium finish in third place.
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