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George Russell delivered one of his strongest qualifying displays in recent weeks to secure a front-row start for the Sprint at F1’s Qatar GP.
George Russell put in an impressive qualifying performance, earning a front-row start for the Sprint at the Qatar Grand Prix in Formula 1.
He will line up between the two McLaren drivers, with Oscar Piastri taking pole and Lando Norris behind Russell in third.
Despite his strong performance, Russell admitted he did not expect to be competitive after a practice session that saw him in 14th place.
Russell expressed concerns about overtaking opportunities due to the shortened DRS zone on the main straight at the Lusail International Circuit and the challenge of the first corner.
He urged for potential adjustments to be made post-Sprint to aid overtaking during the race.
Although he anticipates challenges in maintaining his position, Russell is optimistic about the starting position for the Sprint.
