Formula 1

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Sprint and Qualifying at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix from the Lusail International Circuit.

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Lusail International Circuit.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were once again knocked back by their performances in Qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, with neither driver able to keep up with their frontrunning rivals in the highly competitive session.

Richard Verschoor earned his eighth victory in FIA Formula 2, equalling the all-time win record after his Lusail Sprint Race success.

Oscar Piastri denied Standings leader Lando Norris a chance to start the Qatar Grand Prix from pole position as he drove a spectacular lap on his final attempt, beating both his McLaren team mate and Max Verstappen.

Starting fourth and fifth for the Qatar Grand Prix, Mercedes is in a strong position to solidify second in the Teams' Standings.

Lando Norris has responded to Max Verstappen's claim that, if he had been in the same position as the McLaren drivers, he would have secured the Drivers' Championship much earlier.

Max Verstappen reluctantly accepted that the issues plaguing his Red Bull were too great for him to be in the fight for pole position in Qatar, but he was optimistic that “anything can happen” in the upcoming Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri is expecting the Qatar Grand Prix "to be a pretty tough race" despite claiming a crucial pole position, directly ahead of title rival Lando Norris.

Oscar Piastri continued his superb run of form in Qatar as he claimed pole position to set the stage for a crucial Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri made it two from two in Qatar, as he added pole for the Grand Prix to his P1 from Sprint Qualifying. Having also won the Sprint, the Australian is heading towards a perfect weekend – but he has team mate and Championship rival Lando Norris alongside him, as those two duel for the ultimate prize. Here are the best facts and stats from a fast and frantic Qualifying at the Lusail International Circuit…

Oscar Piastri continued on from his Sprint victory with a sublime pole position for the main event.

Live coverage of Saturday's Qualifying session for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri's win marked his third Sprint victory in Qatar as he looks to chase down team mate and title rival Lando Norris.

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 2. George Russell (Mercedes), 3. Lando Norris (McLaren)

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton reflected on a difficult Qatar Sprint for Ferrari, as both drivers failed to score points after once again struggling for performance.

Max Verstappen found himself driving a lonely Sprint after an eye-catching opening lap, as the issues he faced in Friday’s running in Qatar reappeared and hindered his performance.

Oscar Piastri claimed victory in the Qatar Sprint from George Russell and McLaren team mate Lando Norris, having remained unchallenged from pole position.

Oscar Piastri stormed to a commanding victory in the Qatar Sprint, comprehensively beating George Russell and the second McLaren of Lando Norris in the 19-lap event.

Oscar Piastri held the lead at the start of the Qatar Sprint from pole as George Russell and Lando Norris maintained positions behind.