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Oscar Piastri Takes Crucial Qatar Sprint Pole, Lando Norris P3, Max Verstappen P6

Qatar sprint qualifying handed a boost to Piastri’s title hopes. The McLaren driver grabbed pole in 1:20.055, with Russell second and Norris third. Verstappen could manage only sixth on the grid. With Norris 24 points clear and Piastri and Verstappen locked in second, Piastri would hope Saturday’s Sprint will help his quest for 2025 Drivers' Crown.