Leclerc leads practice session for Qatar Grand Prix as Ferrari sets pace
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc led the only practice session for the Qatar Grand Prix, clocking a best lap of 1:21.953. He finished 0.4 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who are competing for their first constructors' championship since 1998. Carlos Sainz placed fourth for Ferrari, followed by Yuki Tsunoda from Red Bull, Valtteri Bottas from Sauber, and Lance Stroll from Aston Martin. Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, finished 11th, while his teammate Sergio Perez was 18th. The session took place at the Losail International Circuit under sunny conditions. Teams adjusted to the track as they prepared for sprint qualifying later in the day.