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The starting lineup for the 2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix is set. The penultimate race of the 2025 F1 season will take place on Sunday at 4pm UK time.
Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the second time recently, leading the grid. He will start alongside his McLaren teammate and championship contender, Lando Norris, who is in second place.
Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing starts from third, with Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in fourth and fifth positions respectively. Racing Bulls’ Isaac Hajjar sits sixth, followed by Williams’ Carlos Sainz, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly completing the top nine. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc had a disappointing qualifying, starting 10th, while Lewis Hamilton will begin much further back in 17th after an early exit in qualifying.
Notably, Gabriel Bortleto qualified 14th but has been penalized with a five-place drop to 19th for causing an accident involving Lance Stroll at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
This race promises an exciting start with Verstappen looking to advance from third, making it a thrilling contest for fans as the championship heats up.
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Fan Take: This grid lineup highlights how fiercely competitive the 2025 season has become, with emerging talents like Piastri challenging established stars. For racing enthusiasts, it signals an electrifying climax to the season that could reshape the future of Formula 1.
