McLaren duo behind
The only practice session in Qatar – LIVE from 2.30 pm
Charles Leclerc won the first and only practice session in Qatar. The Ferrari driver set the fastest time, followed by the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Qualifying for tomorrow's sprint race starts at 18:30(HERE in the Sportkrone.at ticker).
Five days after being crowned Formula 1 world champion once again, Max Verstappen took it easy in the only free practice session for the Qatar Grand Prix. The four-time champion finished tenth on the super-fast circuit in Lusail on Friday. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was fastest ahead of the McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Carlos Sainz finished fourth in the second Ferrari.
The result:
In Qatar, the sprint shootout on Friday (18:30) will determine the starting grid for the short race on Saturday (15:00). The penultimate Grand Prix of the season will take place on Sunday (17:00).
Three-way battle for the team world championship title
Verstappen has been the four-time world champion since last weekend in Las Vegas, while three racing teams are still in contention for the constructors' title. McLaren have a 24-point lead over Ferrari on the way to their first triumph since 1998, while defending champions Red Bull Racing are already 53 points behind.
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