Piastri tightens title fight with crucial Qatar GP pole | RACER

Oscar Piastri took a crucial pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix, beating Lando Norris in second and Max Verstappen in third. Norris’s first run in Q3 started with an excellent first sector, and although Piastri fought back in the remaining two, he was just 0.035 seconds behind his teammate’s time. Verstappen was almost half […]

Norris refutes Verstappen’s championship claims, citing Red Bull’s ‘aggressive nature’ | RACER

Lando Norris says he respects Max Verstappen but thinks the four-time world champion followed Red Bull’s ‘aggressive nature’ by claiming he would have won the title in a McLaren a long time ago. Verstappen gave an interview to F1TV during the Qatar Grand Prix on Thursday, citing the unlikely nature of still being in the […]

Tempo finally clicks again for Piastri as title trio get off to a mixed start | RACER

Oscar Piastri says the Qatar Grand Prix weekend has clicked for him so far after taking pole position for the sprint race, with Lando Norris in third and Max Verstappen just sixth. Norris can become world champion this weekend as he has a 24-point lead over his two title rivals, but it was Piastri who […]

Piastri beats Russell to take Qatar Sprint pole | RACER

Oscar Piastri beat George Russell in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint, marking his first P1 start in any format since the Dutch Grand Prix in August. Championship leader Lando Norris qualified third, while Max Verstappen struggled to sixth place. Verstappen and Norris led SQ1 and SQ2 respectively on medium tires, but Piastri was […]

F1 drivers have ‘frank and constructive’ meeting with FIA over driving standards | RACER

Formula 1 drivers met with the FIA ​​and stewards ahead of this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix to discuss driving standards guidelines (DSGs) and the penalty system. The meeting took place on Thursday evening at the Lusail International Circuit and lasted over an hour according to sources who say the majority of drivers wanted to provide […]

Hamilton does not regret the switch from Ferrari, despite a frustrating season | RACER

Lewis Hamilton says he would still make the move to Ferrari even knowing what a difficult year awaits him as he looks for his first podium for the team at the Qatar Grand Prix. Ferrari fought for the Constructors’ Championship last season but have taken a step back from their rivals this year and have […]

Verstappen supports McLaren’s rejection of team orders | RACER

Max Verstappen believes McLaren is taking the right approach by letting its drivers continue to fight for the title ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, even if this benefits his own chances. Lando Norris leads both Oscar Piastri and Verstappen by 24 points entering the penultimate round of the season, meaning he will become champion […]

Verstappen’s most important ingredient is his head, says Vettel | RACER

Sebastian Vettel says the key to Max Verstappen still being a factor in the Drivers’ Championship is his ability to perform in high-pressure situations and rarely make a mistake. Verstappen arrives at the Qatar Grand Prix within a race victory of leading the drivers in the championship, having won in Las Vegas while both McLaren […]