Max Verstappen claims pole position at Qatar Grand Prix while under investigation
Max Verstappen secured pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix, marking his first in five months. He finished just ahead of Mercedes' George Russell but is under investigation for a near-miss incident during qualifying. McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified third and fourth, helping the team extend their lead in the constructors' championship over Ferrari. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will start fifth and seventh, respectively. Liam Lawson qualified 17th for Red Bull, citing issues with Aston Martin's Lance Stroll during his lap. McLaren can clinch the constructors' title on Sunday if they score 15 points more than Ferrari.