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6+ min ago (616+ words) Oscar Piastri has kept his F1 drivers" title hopes alive with a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, as he enjoyed an imperious pole-to-chequered-flag triumph in the sprint before powering to pole for the main race. In the process, the resurgent Australian did everything he could to pile the pressure on his McLaren teammate and championship leader Lando Norris, who will start Sunday"s race second on the grid but with his lead now reduced to 22 points. "Let"s go baby!" the exhilarated Piastri said to his team over the radio after earning his first pole since the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August, which he went on to win. Norris is still in the championship driving seat, knowing that if he can defeat Piastri to win on the Lusail circuit, he will be celebrating the title on…...

20+ min ago (228+ words) The Australian is in pole position for the Qatar F1 race after winning the sprint race, and cutting his deficit to Lando Norris from 24 points to 22. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Oscar Piastri has kept his F1 drivers" title hopes alive with a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, as he enjoyed an imperious pole-to-chequered-flag triumph in the sprint before powering to pole for the main race. In the process, the resurgent Australian did everything he could to pile the pressure on his McLaren teammate and championship leader Lando Norris, who will start Sunday"s race (Monday AEDT) second on the grid but with his lead now reduced to 22 points. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Some cities are built for holidays " but these are made for living 5 hidden-gem jewellers that…...

39+ min ago (81+ words) Oscar'Piastri'grabbed'pole position for the penultimate race of the Formula One season when he edged team-mate and title rival Lando Norris as time expired in Saturday's qualifying for the Qatar Grand ... Piastri Boosts Title Bid With Dramatic Late Pole Lap AFP - Agence France Presse Oscar Piastri boosted his title bid with a dramatic late lap to claim pole position on Saturday for the Qatar Grand Prix, beating McLaren team-mate and series leader Lando Norris by a tenth of a second....

59+ min ago (587+ words) Lando Norris could clinch his maiden Formula 1 world title with a race to spare at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. The championship table-topper now holds a 22-point lead over McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and 25-point lead over reigning four-time champion Max Verstappen, having seen his advantage trimmed on Saturday when Piastri won the sprint race from pole position and then sealed top spot on the grid for the grand prix after a mistake from Norris saw him abort his final qualifying lap. The Briton needs to outscore Piastri by four points and Verstappen by a point to seal a first championship in Lusail and prevent a thrilling three-way title fight from going down to the final race of an eventful 2025 campaign in Abu Dhabi on December 7. However, Piastri will be determined to ensure that his rival does not celebrate…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (642+ words) Oscar Piastri pipped McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris to pole position for the potentially title-deciding Qatar Grand Prix. The Australian beat Norris by 0.108 seconds after Norris, who had been fastest on their first runs by 0.035secs, aborted his final lap. That gave Piastri the chance to put himself in a great position to win the race and take the title battle to a final-race decider in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, the other title contender, will start third, also a threat to Norris. The Dutchman has to finish ahead of Norris to keep his chances alive. Norris will become champion on Sunday if he wins the race, or beats Piastri and Verstappen, but he blinked first as the tensions rose in one of the most crucial qualifying sessions of the weekend. Norris was blisteringly quick on…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (679+ words) Norris slips up in final lap to give rival advantage Max Verstappen third on grid; Hamilton 18th Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix, a vital result in the tense world championship fight with his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, who was in second, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who finished third. The Australian took top spot with his final lap after Norris had laid down a strong marker in a tightly fought contest at the Lusail International Circuit. Lewis Hamilton's trying weekend in a poorly performing Ferrari continued as he went out in Q1 in 18th place, having managed only 17th in the sprint race. Earlier in the day, Piastri had won the sprint race and with Norris, the championship leader, third it was a vital boost to the Australian's title ambitions. The third championship contender, Verstappen, took fourth place dropping…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (1191+ words) Nov 29, 2025 | 7:27 PM EST Barring any last-minute out-of-court settlement " which appears unlikely but could ultimately be the best conclusion for all sides instead of a lengthy and costly legal fight " one of the most contentious lawsuits in NASCAR history will begin Monday morning in downtown Charlotte, N.C. The legal battle pits NASCAR vs. two of its teams: 23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan, his longtime business partner Curtis Polk, and current NASCAR Cup star Denny Hamlin, as well as Front Row Motorsports, owned by Bob Jenkins. At stake are a number of things, including the ultimate defining power and control of the sport by NASCAR and its owners, the France family, as well as significant amounts of money that could go to either the teams or the sanctioning body, team charters and values, allegations of anti-trust violations vs. NASCAR, and more....

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (696+ words) Lando Norris, right, will have to finish ahead of Piastri on Sunday win the F1 drivers' title in Qatar Oscar Piastri pipped McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris to pole position for the potentially title-deciding Qatar Grand Prix. The Australian beat Norris by 0.108 seconds after Norris, who had been fastest on their first runs by 0.035secs, aborted his final lap. That gave Piastri the chance to put himself in a great position to win the race and take the title battle to a final-race decider in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, the other title contender, will start third, also a threat to Norris. The Dutchman has to finish ahead of Norris to keep his chances alive. Norris will become champion on Sunday if he wins the race, or beats Piastri and Verstappen, but he blinked first as the…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (163+ words) Lando Norris, right, will have to finish ahead of Piastri on Sunday win the F1 drivers' title in Qatar Oscar Piastri pipped McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris to pole position for the potentially title-deciding Qatar Grand Prix. The Australian beat Norris by 0.108 seconds after Norris, who had been fastest on their first runs by 0.035secs, aborted his final lap. That gave Piastri the chance to put himself in a great position to win the race and take the title battle to a final-race decider in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, the other title contender, will start third, also a threat to Norris. The Dutchman has to finish ahead of Norris to keep his chances alive. Norris' title hopes dented as he qualifies behind title rival and polesitter Piastri in Qatar - reaction Stanway scores hat-trick as England hit…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (626+ words) Oscar Piastri claimed his first Formula 1 pole since August as he clinched the fastest time in Qatar Grand Prix qualifying, pouncing on Lando Norris' mistake as the championship leader couldn't improve on his final lap. The McLarens laid down a significantly weighty gauntlet at the start of Q3, as Norris opened the final stage with a 1m19.495s, which shaded Piastri's 1m19.530s opener. This put the orange cars around three tenths clear of George Russell after the first efforts, demonstrating their pace difference. A short wait preceded the final runs with a red flag to remove a sticker at Turn 2, which had been spat onto the circuit by Carlos Sainz as the Spaniard's car peeled off the markings from his garage floor. On the resumption of the session, Norris elected to go out earlier - but made an error in Turn 2 and did not have…...