On Saturday in Qatar, Formula 1 enjoyed its first ever qualifying session at the Losail International Circuit, with Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton topping the time sheet and setting themselves up for for a strong race on Sunday. But as has been the case on many occasions this year, anything goes.

Check out our recap in pictures of Saturday's action at the Qatar Grand Prix at Losail, round 20 of the 2021 F1 World Championship.

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