Qatar Grand Prix, 3-way duel between drivers fighting for the world title

In recent months, taking advantage of the stuttering in the McLaren team, Max Verstappen has revived the fight for the world title in Formula 1. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are still in front of the Dutch opponent, but any mistake can be exploited by the four-time world champion.

Live from 18:00. Qatar Grand Prix » Oscar Piastri, in pole position

The weekend was a dream for Oscar Piastri, the Australian who lost first place to his colleague. He was in pole position in the sprint race, he earned itafter that secured first place on the starting grid for the main race as well.

Piastri took advantage of an error by Norris and ensured that the suspense in the title fight would continue. Verstappen did not let himself down, he showed that he still has the ambition to make a spectacular comeback and will start 3rd on the starting grid.

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes drivers, are also part of the Top 5while the Ferrari drivers are doing very poorly: Charles Leclerc is 10th and Lewis Hamilton is in 17th position.

Here's what the starting grid looks like:

The starting grid before the Qatar GP/Photo: X (F1)

Standings ahead of the Qatar MP main race

1. Lando Norris – 396 points

2. Oscar Piastri – 374

3. Max Verstappen – 371

4. George Russell – 301

5. Charles Leclerc – 226

6. Lewis Hamilton – 152

7. Andrea Kimi Antonelli – 140

8. Alex Albon – 73

9. Isaac Hadjar – 51

10. Nico Hulkenberg – 49

11. Carlos Sainz – 49

12. Fernando Alonso – 42

13. Oliver Bearman – 41

14. Liam Lawson – 36

15. Esteban Ocon – 32

16. Lance Stroll – 32

17. Yuki Tsunoda – 32

18. Pierre Gasly – 22

19. Gabriel Bortoleto – 19

20. Franco Colapinto – 0

21. Jack Doohan – 0