Formula-1
Verstappen won qualifying for the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix
The Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the qualifying stage of the Formula 1 championship Qatar Grand Prix, which takes place in Doha.
The Dutchman showed a time of 1 minute 20.520 seconds in the third segment. According to the results of the previous stage of the championship, which took place in Las Vegas, Verstappen became the champion of the current season ahead of schedule.
The second in qualifying was the British Mercedes driver George Russell (1:20.575), the third was his compatriot Lando Norris from McLaren (1:20.772).
Earlier on Saturday, a sprint race took place at the Qatar Grand Prix, won by Oscar Piastri (McLaren). The main race will take place on Sunday.
Qatar Grand Prix. Qualification
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1.20,520
2. George Russell (Mercedes) – +0.055
3. Lando Norris (McLaren) – +0.252
4. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +0.309
5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +0.332
6. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – +0.491
7. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – +0.521
8. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – +0.731
9. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) – +0.905
10. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) – +0.980
Source: Sportbox
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