P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri will line up for F1’s Qatar GP Sprint in pole position, after a controlled performance in Doha, with his title rivals floundering.
Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint after a strong performance in Doha, leaving his title rivals behind. His time of 1:20.055s at the Losail International Circuit put him in front, with Lando Norris in third and George Russell’s Mercedes in between. McLaren’s main rival, Max Verstappen, struggled with handling issues and qualified sixth, with Yuki Tsunoda outqualifying him. The session was tense, with Norris and Verstappen battling for better times, while Hamilton faced elimination pressure. Eventually, Piastri claimed pole, leaving Verstappen and Norris frustrated as they faced investigations for impeding each other. Hamilton’s struggles continued, and McLaren showed strong performance as the session progressed, setting the stage for an exciting race ahead.
