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Williams make 1.8-second leap forward with “experimental” set-up in Losail | 2025 Qatar GP sprint race qualifying data Williams did not expect to be competitive in Qatar but Carlos Sainz Jnr said an "experimental" set-up helped both cars qualify in the top 10. Read more:
No changes to new gravel traps Pirelli blamed for cuts in tyres before sprint race | Formula 1 The new gravel traps at Losail which Pirelli blamed after discovering cuts in its tyres will not be altered before today's sprint race. Read more:
Ferrari halted development of current car in April to focus fully on 2026 – Vasseur | Formula 1 Ferrari switched their focus to 2026 early this year when they realised they were unlikely to beat McLaren, said team principal Frederic Vasseur. Read more:
New concern over tyres at Qatar GP as Pirelli discovers cuts after practice | Formula 1 Pirelli has increased the minimum pressure for its tyres after discovering cuts to the rubber after the first day of practice for the Qatar Grand Prix. Read more:
Round-up: Ex-Formula 1 driver Sutil arrested, and more | RaceFans Round-up Also in Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Oliver Bearman is frustrated by Losail's gravel traps. Read more:
Newey “determined not to dilute” his focus on car design in team principal role | Formula 1 Adrian Newey does not intend his move into the team principal role at Aston Martin to take him away from his car design role. Read more:
“I’ll f***ing do it to him tomorrow”: How Sainz’s tactics infuriated Leclerc | Formula 1 A frustrated Charles Leclerc blamed Carlos Sainz Jnr's tactics after falling from fourth to ninth with on the final runs in qualifying. Read more:
Russell hoping FIA will extend DRS zone for Qatar Grand Prix | Formula 1 George Russell wants the FIA to revert to the longer DRS zone used for previous races at Losail. Lando Norris also predicted passing will be "impossible". Read more:
Piastri claims sprint race pole position ahead of Russell and Norris | Formula 1 Oscar Piastri took pole position for the sprint race ahead of his championship rivals Lando Norris in third and Max Verstappen sixth behind his team mate. Read more: