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LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: Sprint Pole qualifier Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrates in parc ferme during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 GP of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 28, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar.

F1 | Sprint Qualifying | Qatar GP | Piastri claims pole for Sprint Race; Verstappen 6th

Karishma Persad4 minutes ago4 minutes ago06 mins mins

Oscar Piastri claimed a stunning Sprint Race pole at the 2025 F1 Qatar GP, setting a new track record in Sprint Qualifying under the floodlights at Lusail. The McLaren driver edged out teammate George Russell and championship leader Lando Norris, showcasing the team’s impressive pace throughout qualifying. While Max Verstappen set early benchmarks and briefly…

Ollie Goethe claims first ever F2 pole position during Qualifying at the 2025 Qatar GP

F2 | Qualifying | Qatar GP | Goethe claims maiden F2 pole

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 hours ago2 hours ago03 mins mins

Ollie Goethe went fastest in F2 qualifying at the 2025 Qatar GP, securing pole position for Sunday’s Feature Race. His MP Motorsport team-mate, Richard Verschoor, will start the Sprint Race from pole. Formula 2’s penultimate round of 2025 opened with a lively Free Practice where championship leader Leonardo Fornaroli set the pace under the Lusail…

Qatar GP: Leonardo Fornaroli tops Free Practice in Lusail, but downplays the importance of timing as he eyes Qualifying and the F2 title.

Fornaroli focused on Qualifying after topping F2 Free Practice at 2025 Qatar GP

Karishma Persad4 hours ago4 hours ago03 mins mins

Leonardo Fornaroli showcased impressive form as F2 returned to action at the 2025 Qatar GP, topping the timesheets in the afternoon’s Free Practice session. The Invicta Racing driver remained a consistent fixture inside the top three throughout the 45-minute session, and with his final flying lap, completed a 1:38.656, extending his lead at the top…

The only practice session for the F1 Qatar GP Sprint weekend is in the books as FP1 has been run, view the full report and results below.

F1 | FP1 | Qatar GP | Piastri paces Norris, Verstappen 6th

James O'Connor4 hours ago4 hours ago04 mins mins

The only practice session for the F1 Qatar GP Sprint weekend is in the books as FP1 has been run, view the full report and results below. Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri head into the weekend 24 points behind championship leader Lando Norris. Could they get off to a fast start in Lusail? As the…

Bennett hopes to replicate 2024 Lusail success as F2 returns at 2025 Qatar GP

Antonina Jaromin4 hours ago4 hours ago04 mins mins

Formula 2 returns for its final rounds of the 2025 season in Lusail and Yas Marina, with John Bennett eager to score points and end his season on a high. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver made his F2 debut at the 2024 Lusail round and scored points with a P8 before finishing P15 and P14…

Fornaroli topped the timings in Practice at the penultimate round of the 2025 F2 season at the Qatar GP. Full results and report here.

F2 | FP | Qatar GP | Fornaroli sets the pace in Practice

Shania Wallage7 hours ago5 hours ago03 mins mins

Formula 2 heads to the Lusail International Circuit for the Qatar GP, where the penultimate round of the 2025 season begins with Free Practice. At this stage of the championship, Leonardo Fornaroli remains at the top of the standings; however, four other drivers remain firmly in contention and are still within reach of the title….

Joshua Dürksen returns to the F2 Qatar GP with momentum after finishing last three races on the podium.

Ahead of F2 Qatar GP, Dürksen targets “finishing the year with a win”

Chiara Martin9 hours ago9 hours ago05 mins mins

The 2025 F2 season is reaching its final stretch as the paddock heads to Qatar for the first leg of a decisive double-header. Championship leader Leonardo Fornaroli remains in control, but with several rivals still in contention, the fight is far from over. Among them is Joshua Dürksen, aiming to consolidate a strong season and…

McLaren Racing's Lando Norris during the 2025 F1 Qatar GP.

Norris wary of Verstappen in title fight but remains “relaxed” heading into F1 Qatar GP

Yi Xing Lim9 hours ago9 hours ago04 mins mins

McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris arrives at the 2025 F1 Qatar GP with a genuine shot at securing his first Drivers’ Championship. Sitting atop the standings with 390 points, the task is simple: outscore Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by two points to seal the title. As the season’s final sprint weekend begins, Norris is on…

Giusti reflects on 2025, embraces stability with MP Motorsport and Williams, and sets his sights on a determined 2026 F3 title campaign.

Experience, stability and ambition: MP Motorsport’s Giusti outlines his blueprint for F3 success in 2026 with support from Williams

Karishma Persad11 hours ago7 days ago07 mins mins

Although MP Motorsport and Williams Driver Academy driver, Alessandro Giusti ended the 2025 F3 season tenth in the standings, the Frenchman arrives into 2026 with a sharper mindset and a more defined sense of what is required to fight at the front. His rookie year often showed glimpses of speed and resilience, yet inconsistency in…

Piastri to keep “the same mentality” ahead of 2025 F1 Qatar GP showdown

Jasmine Savage17 hours ago17 hours ago03 mins mins

Oscar Piastri heads into the F1 Qatar GP weekend knowing that he could, mathematically, lose his place in the title fight. However, the McLaren driver insists that his approach will remain unchanged, focusing solely on what is within his control. During Thursday’s media session, Piastri discussed his feelings on the increasing stakes as the championship…