Oscar Piastri secured pole position at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, beating his McLaren teammate Lando Norris in a closely contested battle.
Piastri’s exceptional final run in Q3 saw him gain two tenths over Norris, clinching his fourth pole position of the 2025 season and his F1 career.
Max Verstappen and George Russell shared the second row, with Verstappen edging out the Mercedes driver for third place.
Lewis Hamilton finished ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc to take fifth, while Alonso dropped to tenth after briefly challenging for a higher grid position.
In Q2, Alexander Albon missed out on advancing to Q3, along with the Williams team, who struggled at the historically challenging circuit.
Racing prodigy Gabriel Bortoleto impressed by finishing 12th in the Sauber, outperforming more experienced drivers like Lance Stroll and Liam Lawson.
In Q1, Yuki Tsunoda faced disappointment as he qualified last, while rookies like Piastri and Bortoleto showcased their talent by advancing through the sessions.
Overall, the F1 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying session was full of intense competition and surprises, setting the stage for an exciting race.
