The penultimate qualifying session of the F1 2025 season is done and Oscar Piastri took his sixth pole to keep his Championship hopes alive.

Heading into the weekend on the backfoot, Piastri needed a strong performance to keep his title bid going and has so far duly delivered.

2025 Qatar Grand Prix starting grid: Oscar Piastri starts on pole

After winning from pole in the sprint, Piastri was back on top in qualifying as he made the most of a Lando Norris error to take P1.

The Briton made an early mistake in his final flying lap and as such was only quick enough for second.

Behind him, Max Verstappen remained a step behind the McLarens while George Russell will start from fourth.

1. Oscar Piastri – McLaren

2. Lando Norris – McLaren

3. Max Verstappen – Red Bull

4. George Russell – M

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