P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri headed team-mate Lando Norris as McLaren clinched a 1-2 in the F1 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race to strengthen its grip on the Constructors’ title.
Norris led the race for 19 laps from pole position but lost the victory to Piastri at the last moment, with Russell following closely. Changes in suspension caused Perez and Colapinto to start from the pit lane, with Colapinto reverting back to Williams’ latest suspension. Norris maintained his lead over Russell, who lost second place to Piastri shortly after the race began. Hamilton passed Leclerc, helping McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship. Verstappen struggled at the start but made up ground, while Piastri later won the race as Norris slowed down to support his teammate.
