RACE PREDICTOR: Vote for who you think will make the podium in the Qatar Grand Prix

There was a barely sudden final result to qualifying forward of the Qatar Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen admitting his shock after surging to P1 simply hours after a troublesome outing within the Dash.

However there was one other twist to return with the 2024 world champion subsequently hit with a one-place grid drop, which means George Russell will now begin the race from pole. However we glance set for an thrilling race because the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri weren’t far behind in third and fourth respectively both – the battle for the win is properly and actually on.

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However might another names even be in rivalry for a rostrum end on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit? Charles Leclerc – who was wanting racy within the Qatar Dash, having received out in a battle with future staff mate Lewis Hamilton – might doubtlessly be one to observe in fifth in what could be a vital race for Ferrari in the event that they hope to proceed the battle for the constructors’ title.

The Monegasque has Hamilton alongside him on the third row, only one week on from the seven-time world champion becoming a member of Russell on the rostrum in Las Vegas. Can the Silver Arrows repeat that success this weekend, or will or not it’s benefit Purple Bull, McLaren or Ferrari?

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