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SHOCKING: Qatar gp - What They Never Told You

Max Verstappen is laughing at McLaren – how many warnings do they need?

Comment: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri missed out on victory in Qatar, with Verstappen’s unlikely win taking this unpredictable F1 title race to the finale in Abu Dhabi. For McLaren, it should never have got this nervy

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Toto Wolff blasts Helmut Marko on Kimi Antonelli letting by Lando Norris: "Utter nonsense"

Helmut Marko was convinced Andrea Kimi Antonelli let Lando Norris past on purpose at the end of Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix, which Mercedes chief Toto Wolff doesn't take kindly to

Motorsport

Lando Norris rues poor strategy call from McLaren: "Just want to go to bed"

Lando Norris looks on to the final round of the 2025 season where his fight for the championship continues

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F1 Qatar GP: Oscar Piastri takes sprint race pole from George Russell and Lando Norris

Oscar Piastri takes Qatar GP sprint race pole ahead of George Russell and F1 title rival Lando Norris, with Max Verstappen only sixth

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F1 Qatar GP: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - including weather forecast, television info and schedule

Autosport

Why Max Verstappen thinks Oscar Piastri should say “F off” if McLaren backs Lando Norris

McLaren will not ask Piastri to play the role of 'second driver', as Verstappen remains a threat in the 2025 F1 title battle

Motorsport

Jorge Martin suffers 11 rib fractures in Qatar GP crash

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has suffered a chest trauma and 11 fractured ribs in a crash in the Qatar Grand Prix.

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The Russell vs Verstappen spat isn't over and that’s good for F1 2025

It was rather unexpected.

Autosport

F1 Qatar GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

Newly-crowned four-time champion Max Verstappen topped qualiying in Qatar on Saturday but was handed a one-place grid penalty for driving slowly, promoting George Russell to pole position.

Motorsport

F1 Qatar GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Lando Norris will start the Qatar Grand Prix sprint from pole position after topping sprint qualifying on Friday night, with George Russell joining him on the front row.

Autosport

2024 F1 Qatar Grand Prix session timings and preview

The drivers' championship may already be decided in favour of Max Verstappen, but the fight for the manufacturers' title is still on. McLaren sits 24 points ahead of Ferrari with just the final two rounds to run, while Red Bull is a further 29 points adrift in third.

Motorsport

The Ducati MotoGP number sequence Marc Marquez could extend at Mugello

At the Spanish Grand Prix this year, Marc Marquez scored his first grand prix podium aboard the Gresini-run 2023-spec Ducati he ditched the factory Honda for.

Autosport

How long is an F1 race? Laps, time, distance and more explained

Formula 1 fans will notice that every grand prix lasts both a different number of laps and length of time, which makes it unlike some other motor racing categories in the world.

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How long is an F1 race? Laps, time, distance and more explained

Formula 1 fans will notice that every grand prix lasts both a different number of laps and length of time, which makes it unlike some other motor racing categories in the world.

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Michelin: Martin Qatar MotoGP tyre issue wasn’t a manufacturing problem

The Pramac Ducati rider struggled to a season-worst 10th in last week’s Qatar GP having battled with a lack of rear grip from the off.

Autosport

Autosport Podcast: F1 Qatar Grand Prix review

After the Red Bull driver sealed his 2023 F1 world drivers’ championship with second place in Saturday’s sprint race in Qatar, he went one better with victory in the grand prix, but the event was overshadowed by tyre trouble and a gruelling hot race that left drivers unwell.

Autosport

Why new tyre shortage adds to F1 team headaches in three-stop Qatar GP

While a maximum distance of 18 laps for each set of tyres appears quite simple, it is far from it.

Motorsport

Winning not enough for Verstappen in F1, says Horner

Verstappen clinched his third consecutive title in the Qatar GP sprint race on Saturday to secure a crown that has looked to be his since the early phase of the campaign.

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How Qatar is winning F1's airline race

The company has already made an impact during its first year in the sport as F1's official airline partner, and that will only become more apparent if Max Verstappen clinches the World Championship at Lusail this weekend, drawing further attention to the race title sponsor.

Autosport

How Qatar is winning F1’s airline war

The company has already made an impact during its first year in the sport as F1’s official airline partner, and that will only become more apparent if Max Verstappen clinches the World Championship at Lusail this weekend, drawing further attention to the race title sponsor.

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