Breaking: F1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race starting grid with penalties App….read more
F1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race starting grid with penalties App….read more
Lando Norris will start on pole position for the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race, which will take place at the Lusail International Circuit. The McLaren driver posted the fastest lap time during qualifying, securing the top spot for the sprint race. Max Verstappen, who has dominated the sprint races this season with victories in China, Miami, Austria, and Austin, will line up in sixth for the event. McLaren had a strong showing in the sprint qualifying session, with both Norris and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, securing positions ahead of Ferrari’s drivers. This marks an important moment for McLaren, as Norris will lead the grid, with Piastri starting third.
George Russell, driving for Mercedes, also had a competitive session, setting the second-fastest time and securing a spot on the front row alongside Norris. Russell’s performance places him in a strong position for the race, ahead of McLaren’s Piastri and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who starts in fourth. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will follow in fifth, just ahead of Verstappen, who will be starting from the third row in sixth position. This is a disappointing result for Red Bull, especially as Verstappen has been a consistent winner in sprint races this season. The team’s struggles were further highlighted by Sergio Perez’s early exit in qualifying, where he was knocked out in the first session (SQ1) and will start from 16th place. Perez’s poor performance continues a disappointing trend for the Mexican driver, who has been struggling to match his teammate’s form.
Further down the grid, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton will start in seventh, with Pierre Gasly from Alpine in eighth, followed by Nico Hulkenberg of Haas in ninth and Liam Lawson from VCARB in tenth. The rest of the grid sees a mix of experienced drivers and younger talents, with some notable names further down the order. Fernando Alonso, the veteran driver for Aston Martin, will start from 11th, while Alex Albon will start for Williams in 12th. Valtteri Bottas, now driving for Sauber, will line up in 13th, just ahead of Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll in 14th. Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg will start from 15th and 9th respectively.
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez had a particularly difficult session, as he was eliminated in the first phase of qualifying, ending up in 16th. This continues a series of poor performances for Perez, who has struggled to find his form in recent races. Other drivers such as Yuki Tsunoda, Esteban Ocon, Zhou Guanyu, and Franco Colapinto will round out the bottom positions on the grid, starting from 17th to 20th respectively.
The sprint race itself is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 29, 2024, with the lights going out at 5 pm local time. The race will be held on the same weekend as the main Grand Prix, with the sprint race offering drivers the opportunity to gain valuable points and positioning ahead of the full race. The Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race promises to be an exciting event, with McLaren leading the way and Verstappen looking to recover from his lower-than-expected qualifying result. Fans can tune in for the action at various times around the world, with the race starting at:
5:00 pm local time (Qatar)
3:00 pm Central European Time (CET)
2:00 pm British Summer Time (BST)
9:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
6:00 am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
The Sprint Race format gives drivers an additional chance to showcase their skills on track and provides the opportunity for surprises, as drivers battle for crucial positions before the main race on Sunday. For McLaren, the pole position for Norris is a strong statement, and the team will be aiming to maintain their competitive form throughout the sprint. Meanwhile, Verstappen and Red Bull will be hoping to capitalize on their race pace to move up through the grid during the sprint, as they aim to defend their position at the top of the championship standings.
The 2024 season has seen a variety of competitive moments, and the Qatar Sprint Race is expected to add another layer of drama and excitement, as drivers fight for vital points in the fast-paced and action-packed sprint format.
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