Max Verstappen grabs surprise Qatar F1 GP pole as McLaren make their play

Mercedes’ George Russell finishes second in qualifyingLando Norris came in third; Oscar Piastri fourthMax Verstappen claimed his first pole position since the Austrian GP with a superb lap in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, while behind him McLaren made a strong opening in their attempt to seal their first Formula One constructors’ world championship since 1998 by claiming a one-two finish in the sprint race and with both drivers qualifying in front of their Ferrari rivals.The result was something of a surprise for Verstappen, who claimed his fourth consecutive title at the last round in Las Vegas but had struggled in Qatar during the sprint, finishing eighth, once more lacking balance. Red Bull found their setup for qualifying. Continue reading...

Max Verstappen grabs surprise Qatar F1 GP pole as McLaren make their play
  • Mercedes’ George Russell finishes second in qualifying
  • Lando Norris came in third; Oscar Piastri fourth

Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position since the Austrian GP with a superb lap in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, while behind him McLaren made a strong opening in their attempt to seal their first Formula One constructors’ world championship since 1998 by claiming a one-two finish in the sprint race and with both drivers qualifying in front of their Ferrari rivals.

The result was something of a surprise for Verstappen, who claimed his fourth consecutive title at the last round in Las Vegas but had struggled in Qatar during the sprint, finishing eighth, once more lacking balance. Red Bull found their setup for qualifying.

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