What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in Qatar
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from FP1 and Sprint Qualifying at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix from the Lusail International Circuit.
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from FP1 and Sprint Qualifying at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix from the Lusail International Circuit.
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Steve NIELSEN (Alpine), Mario ISOLA (Pirelli)
Oscar Piastri admitted it was “nice to be back” before adding “I’m just happy with the result” having taken pole for the Qatar Sprint, slightly shifting momentum away from McLaren team mate Lando Norris in their title fight.
Oscar Piastri claimed a crucial pole position for the Qatar Sprint, beating George Russell and McLaren team mate Lando Norris to the top spot.
Live coverage of Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.
Which engine manufacturer has the most Grand Prix wins in Formula 1 history? Ferrari. Second on that list of victors? Mercedes. Those questions, perhaps, are easy. But what about the manufacturer in third? The company powered winners and champions from the 1960s to the 2000s. They haven’t been on the grid for more than 20 …
The McLaren pair struggled on the hard tyres for the majority of FP1 in Qatar but would go on to take the top two spots on the timesheets.
The McLaren pair struggled on the hard tyres for the majority of FP1 in Qatar but would go on to take the top two spots on the timesheets.
Live coverage of Friday’s first practice session for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell secired a double podium for Mercedes in Las Vegas.