Piastri's Stunning Sprint Victory in Qatar Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri secured a pole-to-flag win in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint, reducing teammate Lando Norris's F1 championship lead. Mercedes's George Russell finished second. This marked Piastri's first victory since August. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, now 25 points behind Norris, struggled with car issues yet climbed to fourth.

In a thrilling display at the Qatar Grand Prix, Australia's Oscar Piastri ended his winless streak with a commanding pole-to-flag sprint race victory, reducing his teammate Lando Norris's championship lead to 22 points. Piastri's triumph, his first since the Dutch Grand Prix, showcased his resilience and skill on the floodlit Lusail circuit.

Mercedes's George Russell claimed second place, closely tailing Piastri by 4.951 seconds, while Norris secured a third-place finish. Despite struggling with car handling issues, Red Bull's Max Verstappen managed to finish fourth, leaving him 25 points behind Norris in the championship standings.

The intense race highlighted strategic maneuvers and the challenges of overtaking on the narrow track. With only 50 points left in the championship chase, the competition remains fierce. McLaren has already clinched the constructors' title for another year, emphasizing their dominance this season.

(With inputs from agencies.)