Norris on the sprint pole in QatarLando Norris has secured the pole position for the last sprint race this year in Formula 1. The Brit, who had already been beaten by Max Verstappen in the drivers’ championship, drove the fastest lap in his McLaren at the “Losail International Circuit” in the decisive section of the knockout round. “A great qualifying,” said Norris: “We came here to get pole and that’s what we did.” George Russell came second in the Mercedes five days after his Grand Prix victory in Las Vegas, just 63 thousandths of a second behind. Oscar Piastri came third in the second McLaren. Only then did the two Ferraris line up with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. After being crowned again, Max Verstappen came sixth in Las Vegas. The teammate of the four-time champion from the Netherlands, Sergio Pérez, once again experienced a personal disaster. The 34-year-old Mexican was eliminated in the first period in 16th place. Despite all his own assurances, his stay at Red Bull after this season is more than questionable. The only German regular driver, Nico Hülkenberg, made it into the top ten in the Haas in ninth place. After the sprint race, there will also be qualification for the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday (7 p.m. in the F.A.Z. live ticker for Formula 1 and on Sky). (dpa)
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