Oscar Piastri was front and center of Friday’s action at Lusail, with the McLaren charger rebounding in spectacular fashion from his lengthy slump in form, taking charge of proceedings in FP1 and in Sprint Qualifying.
Here’s our recap of the day’s action at the Qatar GP, round 23 of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship.
James Vowles (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Team Principal.
28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Rui Marques (POR) FIA Race Director with Tim Malyon (GBR) FIA Single-Seater Department Sporting Director.
28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Pole sitter Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39 and third palced Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39 in Sprint qualifying parc ferme.
28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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28.11.2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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