Oscar Piastri has kept his F1 drivers’ title hopes alive with a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, as he enjoyed an imperious pole-to-chequered-flag triumph in the sprint before powering to pole for the main race.
In the process, the resurgent Australian did everything he could to pile the pressure on his McLaren teammate and championship leader Lando Norris, who will start Sunday’s race (Monday AEDT) second on the grid but with his lead now reduced to 22 points.
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