F1 LIVE: Sprint qualifying as it happened from the Qatar Grand Prix
Who will be the fastest over one lap for the Sprint? It's time to find out.
Oscar Piastri took pole for the Sprint at the Qatar Grand Prix, ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris.
Every point will count for the title protagonists this weekend, so by starting two places ahead of his teammate, it was exactly the start to the weekend Piastri will have been looking for.
F1 LIVE: Updates from Qatar Grand Prix Sprint qualifying
Max Verstappen could only manage sixth on the grid as he struggled with his car, being outqualified for the first time in any format since Azerbaijan in 2024 as Yuki Tsunoda went one place clear.
George Russell was able to split the Mercedes duo, Fernando Alonso popped up in a creditable P4, while Lewis Hamilton struggled and exited in SQ1.
Recap the session on our live blog: