Many didn't expect it, but we were betting on Max Verstappen to take pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix. And so it happened, the Dutch world champion can start from the front tomorrow!
After the first timed laps of Q1, the order was George Russell, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, but the story seemed to have many possibilities. For example, Carlos Sainz appeared in third place, as well as Fernando Alonso... In the end, the stage closed with the success of Russell and two Ferraris in the top 3, while among the eliminated were two Williams, Liam Lawson, Nico Hülkenberg and Esteban Ocon.
Max Verstappen started Q2 in first place, with Oscar Piastri and George Russell setting the pace behind him, and it was clear that Red Bull Racing was gaining momentum. McLaren, in particular Norris, took the lead after his last attempt in Q2, but Verstappen managed to find something extra and finished ahead of Norris and Leclerc. The two Alfas were able to take a shower alongside Pierre Gasly, Yuki Tsunoda and Lance Stroll.
After the first attempts in Q3, Russell was leading against a revived rival Red Bull, but in the end the Dutch driver charged up enough to easily secure pole position ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris. Tomorrow we have an exciting race ahead of us, as world champion Max Verstappen can start from pole position, while McLaren, who are fighting for the constructors' title, are looking forward to a better position at the Qatar Grand Prix.
