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MORE PAIN

It is another early exit for Lewis Hamilton in back-to-back-to-back qualifying sessions for the Ferrari driver, with his P20 result in Las Vegas and P18 in Sprint Qualifying yesterday, and again today in qualifying for the Qatar GP.

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November 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
CONFIDENCE BOOST

Despite a 5-second time penalty for track limits, Yuki Tsunoda managed to hold on and finish fifth. He kept his racing clean and must be feeling confident in both himself and the car as we head into qualifying.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #RedBullRacing #YukiTsunoda
November 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
THE PRESSURE’S ON

Following his P4 finish in the sprint, Max Verstappen must finish ahead of Lando Norris in tomorrow’s race to remain in contention for his fifth World Championship.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #MaxVerstappen #RedBullRacing
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
TRICKY CONDITIONS

Charles Leclerc faced a challenging sprint race this afternoon, losing ground early on. Neither driver was able to score points, marking the first time the team has failed to do so in a sprint since Monza 2021.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #CharlesLeclerc #Ferrari
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A TOUCH OF ETIQUETTE

As is customary, Lando Norris sought out George Russell following the sprint to exchange pleasantries. As the pair shook hands, George gave a respectful bow to his fellow Brit.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #GeorgeRussell #MercedesAMGf1 #LandoNorris #McLaren
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
TOP THREE

The sprint ended much as it began, with Oscar Piastri taking first, followed by George Russell and Lando Norris.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #QatarGP #OscarPiastri #McLaren #GeorgeRussell #MercedesAMGf1 #LandoNorris
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
BACK ON FORM

Oscar Piastri led every lap of the sprint to claim his first victory in any format since Zandvoort. With Lando Norris finishing third, Oscar was able to claw back some of the deficit in the World Drivers’ Championship.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #McLaren #OscarPiastri
November 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
FOURTH FOR FERNANDO

It’s fourth on the grid today for Fernando Alonso. Speaking to the media yesterday after sprint qualifying, he described it as “one of the best results of the year.”

#f1 #formula1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #FernandoAlonso #AstonMartin
November 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
ALL TO DO

Pierre Gasly is joined by his girlfriend, Kika, today. She’s been to a number of races this season, and their dog Simba often comes along too.

#f1 #formula1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #Alpinef1 #PierreGasly
November 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
POPULAR PAIRING

One of the paddock’s most popular driver pairings this season is Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon, who are regularly spotted together sharing a laugh and some light-hearted conversation.

#f1 #formula1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #Haasf1 #OliverBearman #EstebanOcon
November 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
RUSSELL READY TO ATTACK

George Russell will start on the front row for today’s sprint, with data suggesting the Mercedes is quicker on the straights than Oscar Piastri’s McLaren.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #GeorgeRussell #MercedesAMGf1
November 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
CALM AND FOCUSED

The pole-sitter has arrived this afternoon, and he’s in high spirits ahead of what could be a huge day in his bid for the World Drivers’ Championship.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #OscarPiastri #McLaren
November 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
TSUNODA IN FIGHTING SPIRITS

Yuki Tsunoda starts from fifth on the grid for today’s sprint race. But it was another sport on his mind as he made his way into the paddock, throwing a few shadow-boxing punches as he walked through.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #RedBullRacing #YukiTsunoda
November 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
CARLOS ON TWO WHEELS

Carlos Sainz arrived on a scooter today. Upon arrival, he spotted Helmut Marko, and the pair shared a brief chat before heading off to their respective hospitality suites.

#forumula1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #CarlosSainz #WilliamsRacing
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
P4 FOR THE VETERAN

Fernando Alonso will line up in P4 tomorrow. Of course, Fernando has experience running near the front at this track, having finished on the podium here with Alpine in 2021.

#f1 #formula1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #AstonMartin #FernandoAlonso
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A RARE VERSTAPPEN STAT

Yuki Tsunoda will start tomorrow’s sprint from P5, with his teammate Max Verstappen lining up alongside him in P6. This is the first time Max has been outqualified by a teammate since Azerbaijan 2024.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #QatarGP #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #YukiTsunoda
November 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
MCLAREN DUO

Lando was quick to congratulate Oscar in parc ferme after the session. With overtaking expected to be a challenge, Oscar will certainly be fancying his chances.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #QatarGP #McLaren #OscarPiastri #LandoNorris
November 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
PIASTRI TAKES POLE

Oscar Piastri has taken pole position for tomorrow’s sprint race, a result that could prove vital for his championship push.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #McLaren #OscarPiastri
November 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
EARLY EXITS

These two drivers made an early exit from sprint qualifying and headed straight to the media pen. Lewis Hamilton didn’t have much to offer after the session, noting the pleasant weather as the main positive.

#formula1 #f1 #f1content #QatarGP #LewisHamilton #Ferrari #LiamLawson #VCARB
November 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
LAWSON’S MINI ME

Drivers often receive unique gifts from fans at tracks across the calendar. Liam Lawson is frequently given Whittakers chocolate, but today it was a miniature doll of himself.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #LiamLawson #VCARB
November 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
ON TRACK TO FINISH STRONG

The two Sauber drivers, Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, made their way through the paddock deep in conversation. Over the year, the pair have developed a strong friendship.

#f1 #formula1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #Sauberf1 #NicoHulkenberg #GabrielBortoleto
November 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A BIG GEORGE FAN

This young lady was wearing a striking outfit that caught George’s eye as he arrived today.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #GeorgeRussell #MercedesAMGf1
November 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
HAMILTON STEPS IN STYLE

Lewis Hamilton is in the paddock today ahead of FP1 and later qualifying. His jeans caught my eye as he made his way through the paddock here in Qatar.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #LewisHamilton #Ferrari
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
TITLE DECIDER?

Lando Norris could clinch his first World Drivers’ Championship title this weekend, provided he can fend off his rivals. The last time the WDC was sealed at the penultimate round was in 2009 with Jenson Button.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #LandoNorris #McLaren
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
ON A HIGH

Kimi Antonelli arrived today for the final sprint weekend of the season with his girlfriend Eli, riding the momentum from a very successful Las Vegas Grand Prix.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #KimiAntonelli #MercedesAMGf1
November 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM