Piastri wins Qatar Sprint as Norris gives teammate a boost for McLaren one-two finish

Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Sprint race, marking his second consecutive victory. Lando Norris, his McLaren teammate, allowed Piastri to pass him just before the finish line, securing a one-two finish for the team and extending their lead over Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship to 30 points. George Russell finished third for Mercedes, closely followed by Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Norris led most of the race but slowed down at the end to let Piastri take the win, a gesture of gratitude for Piastri's earlier support in Brazil. Max Verstappen struggled, finishing eighth after a poor start. He was unable to advance significantly despite attempts to overtake other drivers. The race featured intense battles, particularly between Russell and Piastri, but ultimately ended with McLaren dominating the podium.