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Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Qatar GP Sprint – his first in any format since the Dutch Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri expressed his satisfaction at returning to form by securing pole position in the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint, his first pole in any format in three months.
Despite a slight oversteer incident on his final flying lap, Piastri managed to edge out George Russell by 0.032s, with Lando Norris securing third place.
This pole position comes after a four-month drought for Piastri, who faced a 24-point deficit in the championship standings.
The Australian driver, who won the previous two Qatar Sprints, was encouraged by his improved performance at Lusail, where he also topped the practice session.
Piastri acknowledged the strong showing of his car and team, aiming to continue this momentum throughout the Sprint weekend.
