Piastri Piles on Pressure in Qatar Qualifying
The Formula 1 season's penultimate weekend is underway at the Lusail International Circuit . If Friday's Sprint Qualifying is any indication, the championship battle is heading straight for a stunning, dramatic climax. Piastri Strikes Back: A Critical Pole The most significant statement of the day came from Oscar Piastri . The Australian, who is now tied on points with Max Verstappen after the dramatic Las Vegas disqualifications, returned to his very best form to claim a crucial pole position for today's Sprint Race. A massive congratulations to Oscar Piastri from everyone at Senate Grand Prix! Piastri delivered a 1:20.055 lap, edging out Mercedes' George Russell by a mere 0.032 seconds. This dominant return to form is a massive psychological boost for Oscar, who has seen his championship lead entirely wiped out over the last month. The Grid for the Sprint The qualifying session delivered a truly fascinating grid for the Sprint: P1: Oscar Piastri (McLaren): The de...
