Oscar Piastri delivered a knockout performance under the floodlights of the Lusail International Circuit, seizing pole position for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix by a razor-thin tenth over McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

Norris appeared to have the upper hand as qualifying reached its climax — but a wide moment at Turn 2 forced him to abort his final push lap, clearing the path for Piastri to snatch the top spot in the penultimate qualifying session of the F1 season.

Verstappen Leads the Chase, Mercedes Locks Out Row Two

Max Verstappen powered his Red Bull to third place, while George Russell secured P4 to join the Dutchman on the second row.
Rookie star Kimi Antonelli put the second Mercedes fifth on the grid, ahead of an impressive Isack Hadjar in the Racing Bulls.

Hamilton’s Nightmare Qualifying Run Continues

For Lewis Hamilton, the struggles rolled on.
The seven-time world champion was knocked out in Q1 for the third consecutive grid-setting session, and for the first time since 2009 he has failed to make Q2 at back-to-back grands prix. He will start 18th.

Albon Under Investigation, Sainz Triggers Odd Red Flag

Alex Albon faces a post-session investigation for allegedly failing to follow the race director’s instructions.

A bizarre red flag involving Carlos Sainz briefly disrupted Q3 before the field returned for the final five-minute shootout.

2025 Qatar Grand Prix – Qualifying Results