An all-in Verstappen, Norris has the most to lose, and Piastri's job is far from straightforward. Welcome to the most important F1 start of the 2025 season. Scott Mitchell-Malm investigates the situation of the three protagonists
Here's how many pole positions each 2025 Formula 1 driver has
While some drivers successfully used parc ferme re-opening post-sprint race to change their fate at the Qatar Grand Prix, the misery of others continued
Oscar Piastri beat Lando Norris to pole position for Formula 1’s 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, after Norris made a crucial mistake on his final flying lap in Q3
Oscar Piastri will start Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix from pole position ahead of his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris
Oscar Piastri beat his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris to pole position for Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix
Ferrari’s first combined non-score in a Formula 1 sprint race since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix laid bare what Lewis Hamilton described as a “fight like you couldn’t believe” for its drivers in trying to tame their tricky car.
A pretty dull F1 sprint at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, but still some standout performances to highlight - and some not-so-standout ones
Max Verstappen was the top performer across F1's six sprint races in 2025
Oscar Piastri won a processional final sprint of the 2025 season to make a small dent in Lando Norris's championship lead
