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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Philip Duncan

Lando Norris suffers setback in Qatar sprint race

  • Oscar Piastri secured victory in the Qatar sprint race, converting his pole position into a comfortable win.
  • This result reduced Lando Norris’ world championship lead to 22 points, with 50 points still available.
  • Norris finished third in the sprint, while George Russell took second place.
  • Max Verstappen climbed two places to finish fourth, now trailing Norris by 25 points.
  • Norris can clinch the championship in Sunday's main event if he outscores Piastri by four points and finishes ahead of Verstappen.

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