There was no dethroning Oscar Piastri in Saturday’s qualifying, with the McLaren charger ruling the day once again, with every intention of carrying over his momentum to Sunday. But Lando Norris, and perhaps also Max Verstappen won’t let the Aussie’s supremacy go unchecked, if they have anything to say about it.
Check out our selection of pictures from qualifying day at Lusail.
Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal (Left).
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Scuderia Ferrari
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Charles Gordon-Lennox, Duke of Richmond (GBR) with Adrian Newey (GBR) Aston Martin F1 Team Managing Technical Partner.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
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29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): David Coulthard (GBR) Channel 4 F1 Commentator with Adrian Newey (GBR) Aston Martin F1 Team Managing Technical Partner.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Chris Piastri (AUS) father of Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren, with Mark Webber (AUS) Channel 4 Presenter / Driver Manager.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Adam Norris (GBR) with Cisca Wauman (BEL), parents of Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari on the grid.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal on the grid.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal with James Vowles (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Team Principal and Carlos Sainz (ESP) on the grid.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing on the grid.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing on the grid.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39 leads at the start of Sprint.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02 and Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas VF-25 at the start of Sprint.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Isack Hadjar (FRA) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Sauber C45.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W16.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-25.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Sprint top three in parc ferme with Novak Djokovic (SRB) Tennis Player (L to R): George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, second; Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren, race winner; Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren, third.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39 in Sprint parc ferme with team mate Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren celebrates in Sprint parc ferme.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Race winner Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren with Zak Brown (USA) McLaren Executive Director in Sprint parc ferme.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Bernd Maylander (GER) FIA Safety Car Driver with Rui Marques (POR) FIA Race Director and Claire Dubbelman (NLD) F1 Deputy Race Director on the grid.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39 on the grid.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Adam Norris (GBR) with Charles Gordon-Lennox, Duke of Richmond (GBR).
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Adam Norris (GBR) with Derek Warwick (GBR) FIA Steward on the grid.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Piero Ferrari (ITA) Ferrari Vice-President with Silvia Domenicali on the grid.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
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29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39 in the pits.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari with Angela Cullen (NZL) Ferrari Physiotherapist.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Sauber C45.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Novak Djokovic (SRB) Tennis Player.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Sauber.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39 in qualifying parc ferme.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in qualifying parc ferme.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Pole sitter Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren with Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren in qualifying parc ferme.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21 in qualifying parc ferme.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Alton Mason (USA) Model presents the Pirelli Pole Position Award to Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren in qualifying parc ferme.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren in qualifying parc ferme with Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President.
29.11.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Sprint and Qualifying Day.
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Phillip van Osten Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.