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George Russell stuns with P2 in Qatar F1 Sprint qualifying: can Mercedes secure the title?

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
November 29, 2025
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George Russell stuns with P2 in Qatar F1 Sprint qualifying: can Mercedes secure the title?

George Russell Stuns with Second Place in Sprint Qualifying at Qatar GP

In a shocking turn of events that has left Formula 1 fans buzzing, George Russell of Mercedes clinched an astonishing second place in the Sprint qualifying session for the Qatar Grand Prix. This unexpected triumph saw him sandwiched between the McLaren drivers, with Oscar Piastri taking pole position with a blistering time of 1m20.055s, while Lando Norris lagged just 0.230 seconds behind in third.

Russell, who has faced considerable challenges in recent races, expressed his disbelief at the dramatic improvement. “My qualifying hasn’t been great lately, except for Singapore. It was fantastic to get solid laps in and stay competitive,” he remarked, reflecting on his performance. He didn’t hold back his admiration for the Lusail circuit either, noting, “It’s such a fast track with high grip. It’s a joy to drive.”

With Mercedes currently holding a 40-point lead over Red Bull and 53 points ahead of Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship, every point counts as they vie for the coveted second place. Russell anticipates tough battles ahead, particularly with overtaking being a challenge in the medium and high-speed corners of Lusail. “Turn 1 is going to be crucial. DRS hasn’t been extended yet, but maybe they’ll adjust that for the race. We’re in a strong position, and we’re ready to capitalize on it,” he added confidently.

Meanwhile, Russell’s young teammate, Kimi Antonelli, secured a respectable seventh place, narrowly avoiding elimination from SQ2 after Isack Hadjar’s time was disqualified due to track limits. Antonelli admitted to his own struggles during the session, stating, “It was a confusing qualifying for me. I made mistakes in SQ2, lost confidence, and didn’t maximize grip. The potential was there, but I always felt one step behind.”

With the Sprint race looming on Saturday, Mercedes appears poised to make a significant impact, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend that could redefine the standings for the constructor teams. The pressure is on, and the stakes have never been higher as Russell aims to turn this promising qualifying performance into valuable points on the track.

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