Formula-1

Piastri took pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix, Norris made a mistake in the decisive attempt, Hamilton was 18th

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2 months ago

November 29, 2025

Gary

Piastri took pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix, Norris made a mistake in the decisive attempt, Hamilton was 18th

Oscar Piastri / Photo: © Mark Thompson / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Australian McLaren driver Oscar Piastri took pole position in qualifying for the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix.

Piastri completed the lap in 1 minute 19.387 seconds, which became a new track record. The second result was shown by his partner, Briton Lando Norris (+0.108), who made a mistake in the decisive attempt and could not improve his time. The top three was completed by the Dutchman Max Verstappen from Red Bull (+0.264).

All three drivers are fighting for the title at the end of the 2025 season; on Sunday, in a certain scenario, Norris can secure an early championship. Now the Briton has 396 points, Piastri has 374, Verstappen has 371.

The race in Qatar will take place on Sunday, November 30, starting at 19:00 Moscow time.

“Formula 1”. Stage 23. Qatar Grand Prix

Qualification. Top 10

1. Oscar Piastri (Australia, McLaren) – 1,19,387

2. Lando Norris (Great Britain, McLaren) – +0.108

3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull) – +0.264

4. George Russell (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +0.275

5. Kimi Antonelli (Italy, Mercedes) – +0.459

6. Isaac Hajjar (France, Racing Bulls) – +0.727

7. Carlos Sainz (Spain, Williams) – +0.900

8. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Aston Martin) – +1.031

9. Pierre Gasly (France, Alpin) – +1,090

10. Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari) – +1.174

Dropped out after 2nd segment

11. Nico Hulkenberg (Germany, Kick Sauber)

12. Liam Lawson (New Zealand, Racing Bulls)

13. Oliver Berman (Great Britain, Haas)

14. Gabriel Bortoleto (Brazil, Kick Sauber)

15. Alexander Albon (Thailand, Williams)

Dropped out after 1st segment

16. Yuki Tsunoda (Japan, Red Bull)

17. Esteban Ocon (France, Haas)

18. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Ferrari)

19. Lance Stroll (Canada, Aston Martin)

20. Franco Colapinto (Argentina, Alpin)

Source: Sportbox

Gary

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Formula-1

Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

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3 weeks ago

December 26, 2025

Gary

Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

Michael Schumacher. Japanese Grand Prix 2000. First title with Ferrari / Photo: © Clive Mason / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Royal Racing, Racing News 365 reports with reference to GQ Sports.

The German pilot’s fortune is estimated at $790 million.

Second on this list is seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton ($304 million). In third place is two-time championship winner Spaniard Fernando Alonso ($264 million).

World champion Kimi Raikkonen (254 million) took fourth place in the ranking, three-time champion Niki Lauda (203 million) was in fifth place.

Source: Sportbox

Gary

Formula-1

Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

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4 weeks ago

December 23, 2025

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Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

Formula 1 track in Las Vegas / Photo: © Alex Bierens de Haan / Stringer / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The Ferrari, Audi and Aston Martin teams have filed a joint lawsuit with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) over the advantage that Mercedes and Red Bull may have in the 2026 season under the new technical regulations, The Race reports.

In 2026, Formula 1 will switch to new technical regulations, which provide for a reduction in the fuel compression ratio in power plants from 18:1 to 16:1. This indicator will be monitored off the track.

According to the source, Mercedes and Red Bull have found a way to pass the tests while maintaining the actual race compression ratio at 18:1. This could give teams an advantage of 0.3-0.4 seconds per lap.

— The regulations clearly define the maximum compression ratio and the method for measuring it, based on static conditions at ambient temperature. This procedure remains unchanged despite the reduction in the permissible compression ratio for 2026, the FIA said in a statement.

The FIA does not intend to change the regulations at least until the tests are carried out. Teams are allowed to update their power unit designs every six races of the season.

Source: Sportbox

Gary

Formula-1

Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

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1 month ago

December 13, 2025

Gary

Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

Lando Norris / Photo: © Handout / Handout / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The British driver of the McLaren team, Lando Norris, received the Formula 1 championship cup for winning the individual competition of the 2025 season, the series press service reports.

The FIA Awards ceremony took place in Tashkent.

The capital of Uzbekistan is hosting the FIA General Assembly, which held elections for the organization’s president on Friday. President Mohammed bin Sulayem was re-elected to a second four-year term. Ben Sulayem took part in the awards ceremony for Norris and other FIA Awards winners.

On Sunday, 26-year-old Norris finished third in the final race of the 2025 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and won the championship title for the first time in his career, ending the four-year hegemony of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. In the team competition (Constructors’ Championship), McLaren won.

Source: Sportbox

Gary