The Sprint chapter has concluded, and the traditional weekend at Lusail begins. Follow our live coverage of the Qatar GP qualifying session. The Formula 1 World Championship arrives at Lusail for qualifying, a session that could have a major impact on the championship standings. The battle between Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri has reached a critical stage: the three are separated by a narrow margin, and every point gained now can prove decisive. Join our live updates in the video below starting at 19:00!
Just like in the Sprint qualifying, the 2024 qualifying session also showed a clear evolution of grip on the track, with lap times steadily improving. Max Verstappen initially set the fastest lap in Q3, only to lose pole position due to a penalty linked to his cooldown lap management.
George Russell inherited first place, while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri still secured second-row positions, keeping the challenge to Ferrari alive ahead of the final showdown in Abu Dhabi. Incidents like this highlight how crucial proper track procedures and timing can be, almost as important as pure performance.
This year the scenario is different, but the key variables remain similar. Lusail, with its medium-speed corners and a main straight that favors more efficient engines, tends to reward cars with strong aerodynamic balance. McLaren is expected to remain a favorite after Friday’s sessions and the Sprint race, while Red Bull must find the optimal setup if they want to keep title hopes alive.
For Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri, the title race is still wide open, and securing official pole position could be a major step toward controlling Sunday’s Grand Prix. Don’t miss a moment with our live coverage of the Qatar qualifying session.
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