P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1’s Qatar GP sprint race wasn’t especially heavy on position changes – yet somehow produced close to a full race’s worth of memorable moments. Here are our winners and losers from it
Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix sprint race lacked position changes but was full of memorable moments, including battles between Leclerc and Hamilton, and Piastri and Norris. Despite Norris’s sportsmanlike conduct, Piastri seemed unenthused about his sprint win. Russell showed strong pace in the Mercedes, staying competitive with Piastri and revealing the potential for a real battle with Norris. McLaren’s 30-point lead positions them well for the constructors’ championship, but a true title fight may still unfold in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen struggled in Qatar, facing tyre issues and a lack of balance throughout the weekend, raising concerns for Red Bull’s 2025 title defense.
