Australian Oscar Piastri, driving for McLaren, claimed victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint after a 19‑lap dash that finished in 27 minutes and 3.010 seconds. His teammate Lando Norris crossed the line just 0.136 seconds behind in second place, while Mercedes driver George Russell finished a further 0.410 seconds back to complete the podium. The sprint added a burst of early weekend drama, offering teams a chance to test setups, push for pace, and sharpen strategy ahead of the main race later in the weekend.
