Piastri wins Qatar F1 sprint as McLaren secures one-two finish
Oscar Piastri won the final sprint race of the season at the Qatar Grand Prix, with teammate Lando Norris finishing second. Norris, who started from pole, let Piastri pass in the last moments, honoring a previous agreement from Brazil. This victory strengthens McLaren's lead in the constructors' championship, now 30 points ahead of Ferrari. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc finished fourth and fifth, while George Russell took third for Mercedes. Norris acknowledged team orders but chose to prioritize the championship over winning the sprint. Max Verstappen, already crowned champion, finished eighth.