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Oscar Piastri stormed to pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix after nearly opting for a “spanner in the works” in Q3.
Oscar Piastri, after securing pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris, stated, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This marked his second pole of the weekend, following victory in the sprint qualifying race setting him up for a strong position in the main race. Despite Norris briefly leading in Q3, Piastri capitalized on his rival’s mistake to claim the top spot.
Norris acknowledged the win-or-bust nature of the race, with victory being pivotal for his F1 championship aspirations. The Australian driver remains confident, using the Sebastian Vettel finger wag gesture after clinching pole position. Piastri expressed minimal changes to his car setup, emphasizing the effectiveness of sticking to what works.
As the penultimate round of the season, the Qatar Grand Prix holds significant importance for both drivers, with a vast point difference between them. Fans can follow the competition and outcomes by participating in RacingNews365’s poll.
