Formula 1

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.

Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.

Aston Martin have announced that German driver Mathilda Paatz will be representing the team for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

Oscar Piastri rediscovered his strong Sprint Qualifying form in Qatar as he took pole position on his final lap, edging out George Russell and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris to the top spot.

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.

Oscar Piastri saw his fortunes turn as he stormed to Sprint pole in Qatar, but will he be able to cling onto the top spot over Standings leader and team mate Lando Norris throughout the weekend?

George Russell was left surprised to finish second in Sprint Qualifying ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, claiming recent performances over one lap "haven't been great recently".

Charles Leclerc has said Ferrari are "struggling once again this weekend" having only qualified ninth for the Qatar Sprint, while team mate Lewis Hamilton was P18 on a difficult Friday.

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Steve NIELSEN (Alpine), Mario ISOLA (Pirelli)

Leonardo Fornaroli will start the Lusail Feature Race from pole position after original pole sitter Oliver Goethe was hit with a grid penalty.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Ferrari have a lot of homework to do if he has any chance of progressing forward in the Qatar Sprint after he qualified 18th, marking another shock early exit for the seven-time World Champion.