George Russell takes pole position for Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren extends championship lead
The Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix is set for Sunday, December 1, at 11 a.m. EST at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. George Russell will start in pole position, followed by Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. In the sprint race on Saturday, Lando Norris defied team orders to let teammate Oscar Piastri win. Max Verstappen secured pole position for the main race, marking his first pole since June. McLaren leads the constructors' championship, increasing its advantage over Ferrari to 30 points. Red Bull is now 67 points behind McLaren after a disappointing performance in the sprint race.