And it was Piastri fast in today’s FP1 (1:20.924) with Norris P2 and Verstappen only P6, and sprint qualifying to follow later today. You can follow all the live action below. It’s been nine years since F1 had a drivers’ champion not named Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen.

Lando Norris has a big enough lead not to panic heading into the penultimate race of the Formula 1 season in Qatar on Sunday.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri topped the only practice session of Formula 1's sprint weekend in Qatar, edging out team-mate and title rival Lando Norris in a last-minute flurry of qualifying runs in Doha.

After a rollercoaster ride through the 2025 Formula 1 season, Lando Norris stands on the precipice of snapping Verstappen’s four-season reign — and emulating Nico Rosberg — by winning his first world championship.

Oscar Piastri started the Qatar weekend on top in the only practice session as he edged out Lando Norris, who could become world champion on Sunday; watch Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying at 5.30pm

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri clocked the quickest time during the sole practice session for Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix. Qatar’s Lusail

Lando Norris says he is "relaxed" heading into the Qatar Grand Prix, the race in which he could become world champion for the first time.

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