The 2025 Formula 1 season
is reaching a fever pitch as the paddock descends on the Lusail International Circuit for the second-to-last race of the calendar.The Qatar Grand Prix has already delivered plenty of drama, with the
championship battle between McLaren’s Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen
hanging in the balance.A McLaren Front-Row Lockout
The weekend’s headlines have been dominated by
McLaren’s
stunning performance. The Woking-based team has been the class of the field, securing a crucial 1-2 in qualifying for Sunday’s Grand Prix.
Lando Norris
, who still leads the drivers’ standings, will line up second on the grid. However, it was his teammate, Oscar Piastri, who stole the show with a blistering lap to take pole position.This sets up a fascinating intra-team battle that could have huge implications for the title race.
Piastri’s Perfect Weekend
Oscar Piastri has been in sensational form throughout the weekend. After a dominant victory in the Sprint race on Saturday, the young Australian carried that momentum into qualifying, outpacing his championship-contending teammate.
His performance has been a massive boost for McLaren’s constructors‘ championship hopes and adds another layer of complexity for Norris as he tries to secure his first world title.
Hamilton and Ferrari Struggles At the other end of the spectrum, it’s been a dismal weekend for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari.
The seven-time world champion 🏆 has been vocal about his lack of confidence in the SF-25, a struggle that was evident throughout the sessions.
A frustrating Sprint race where he finished a lowly 17th, coupled with a poor qualifying, has left the team searching for answers.
Hamilton’s comments over the radio about not knowing how they “made the car worse” have sparked plenty of discussion in the paddock.
All Eyes on the Main Event As the floodlights illuminate the starting grid for the
Qatar Grand Prix
, the stage is set for a thrilling race.Can Lando Norris convert his front-row start into a race win and take a decisive step towards the championship?
With his teammate on pole and Max Verstappen lurking behind, the pressure is immense.
The road to the season finale in Abu Dhabi is paved with excitement, and the Qatar Grand Prix promises to be a pivotal chapter in this incredible season.