Norris shines in Qatar sprint while Hamilton expresses frustration over performance
Lando Norris had a successful sprint race in Qatar, leading from start to finish and allowing teammate Oscar Piastri to take the victory. This win helped McLaren extend their lead in the teams' championship to 30 points. In contrast, Lewis Hamilton struggled again, finishing sixth in both the sprint and qualifying. He expressed frustration with his performance and is looking forward to joining Ferrari next season, stating he just wants to finish the remaining races. Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Grand Prix but is under investigation for allegedly impeding George Russell during qualifying. This marks Verstappen's first pole since June.