A perfect strategy from McLaren. This Saturday, the British team scored a double during the sprint race of the Qatar Grand Prix. Starting in pole position, Lando Norris managed his start well, once is not customary to maintain control of the race. Behind him, Oscar Piastri was able to be incisive at the start, overtaking George Russell. Once the positions were fixed, Lando Norris worked to keep his teammate close to him, offering him DRS to resist the Mercedes driver.
Ferrari at the foot of the podium, Verstappen far behind
Although Russell tried to overtake Piastri on several occasions, the Australian was able to control him to maintain his position. At the finish line, Lando Norris decided to give up first place, despite his team’s instructions to the contrary. A way of returning the favor after Australia’s gesture earlier in the season. Behind, the Ferraris were placed with Sainz fourth and Leclerc fifth, ahead of Hamilton. Max Verstappen could not do better than 8th place. Gasly finished 9th, Ocon 14th.
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To summarize
Lando Norris let Oscar Piastri pass in the final straight to allow him to win the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. McLaren scores a valuable double in the race for the constructor’s title.
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