Sports · 29 November 2025

Piastri Claims Qatar Sprint Victory as Title Fight Intensifies

At Lusail International Circuit, Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race. Starting from pole, the McLaren driver finished first, with George Russell second. Lando Norris, Piastri's teammate, took third. Max Verstappen, who started sixth, came in fourth due to reported car issues. Piastri now trails Norris by 22 points. Verstappen now trails Norris by 25 points before Sunday's race. This victory marks Piastri's first pole conversion since August.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 November 2025 at 14:44

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