Verstappen is not hopeful for a strong sprint race ahead of the F1 Qatar GP as he continues to struggle with oversteer and understeer.
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Verstappen: 2025 F1 Qatar GP Sprint Race “will be more about just trying to survive” amid struggles with balance

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is producing one of the most remarkable surges towards the WDC ahead of the F1 Qatar GP. McLaren dominated the first half of the season, but Red Bull put significant work into their car over the summer break. By the Dutch GP, Verstappen had already taken a third of the season’s…

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

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…

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The FIA held its annual review meeting with F1 drivers to discuss the driving standards guidelines and stewarding decisions. F1 drivers discussed controversial penalties such as Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil.
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Need to Know: FIA’s Driving Standards Meeting for F1 Drivers

The FIA hosted its third annual driving standards review meeting with F1 drivers during the Qatar GP. F1 drivers discussed driving standards and penalty guidelines, shared their perspective with stewards, and ensure that regulations are applied clearly and consistently. The 2025 F1 season has seen numerous controversial stewarding decisions. Most recently, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri received…

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Max Verstappen supports McLaren’s no team orders policy as the F1 Qatar GP sets the stage for a potential three-way title showdown
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Verstappen welcomes McLaren’s ‘let them race’ policy as title fight heats up ahead of F1 Qatar GP

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen said he welcomes McLaren’s decision to let their drivers race as the title fight heats up ahead of the penultimate round of the season at the F1 Qatar GP. After both McLaren drivers were disqualified from the previous race in Las Vegas for excessive plank wear, Verstappen slashed his deficit…

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Yuki Tsunoda on track for Red Bull during the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP
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Tsunoda: “Everything so far is going against me” following disappointing F1 Las Vegas GP

Speaking after what proved to be a difficult F1 Las Vegas GP weekend, Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda explains he has been plagued by bad luck and feels as though everything has been against him. Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda endured a pointless Las Vegas GP last weekend, with the Japanese driver finishing P12 following a double…

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Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda during the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP.
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Mekies reflects on bold race strategy for Tsunoda that “was not enough” at F1 Las Vegas GP

After Yuki Tsunoda qualified 19th for the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP, Laurent Mekies reflected on a weekend that quickly unravelled following the difficult session. Red Bull chose to start Tsunoda from the pit lane, and an early stop put him onto a stint on hard tyres before switching to a set of used medium…

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Red Bull's Laurent Mekies and Max Verstappen during 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP.
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Mekies: Verstappen’s “masterclass” drive at F1 Las Vegas GP was untouchable amid a weekend of unknowns

Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies praised Max Verstappen’s performance at the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP, where the Dutchman claimed his 69th career victory. Starting from 2nd, the four-time World Champion made a superb start and went on to control the race from lights to flag. Speaking in his post-race print media session, Mekies…

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Max Verstappen took victory in the F1 Las Vegas GP, delivering a strong performance under the lights to secure another win.
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Verstappen on delicate tyres and very enjoyable win at F1 Las Vegas GP

On a dramatic night street circuit beneath the neon of the Las Vegas Strip, Max Verstappen claimed a decisive victory at the F1 Las Vegas GP, reasserting his championship ambitions as both McLaren drivers were disqualified. From the start, Verstappen seized the initiative when Lando Norris ran wide at Turn 1, then controlled the race…

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