Max Verstappen claimed a dramatic victory at the 2025 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, ensuring the Drivers’ Championship will be settled in the last round of the season in Abu Dhabi.
Oscar Piastri lost the race lead after McLaren’s strategy misstep which saw him struggle to close the gap to Verstappen and had to settle for a solid second place, keeping his championship hopes alive.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz drove a remarkable race to finish third for Williams, marking his second podium of the season.
Lando Norris finished a disappointing fourth after struggling with tire degradation and same strategic missteps as his teammate, leaving the championship fight wide open heading to the final round.
Mercedes duo of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell followed in fifth and sixth, while Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso held off Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc for seventh.
Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda completed the rest of the points finishers in ninth and tenth. READ THE FULL RACE REPORT HERE
Piastri takes F1 Qatar GP Sprint victory to cut Norris’ championship lead
Qatar GP: New 2025 F1 Championship standings
Full 2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Team | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +7.995 |
| 3 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +22.665 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +23.315 |
| 5 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +28.317 |
| 6 | George Russell | Mercedes | +48.599 |
| 7 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +54.045 |
| 8 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +56.785 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +60.073 |
| 10 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | +61.770 |
| 11 | Alex Albon | Williams | +66.931 |
| 12 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +77.730 |
| 13 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | +84.812 |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +1 Lap |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | +1 Lap |
| 16 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +1 Lap |
| 17 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | DNF |
| 18 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | DNF |
| 19 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | DNF |
| 20 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | DNF |
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