Under the dazzling floodlights of the Lusail International Circuit, the 2025 Formula 1 season accelerates into its thrilling final stretch with the Qatar Grand Prix—a dramatic night race that could decisively shape the championship battle. Reigning title rivals Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Lando Norris (McLaren) enter separated by a razor-thin margin, setting the stage for a high-stakes duel under the Qatari skies. The 5.38-kilometer track, with its sweeping corners and a single DRS zone on the main straight, challenges drivers to balance outright speed with tire preservation under the floodlights. This year’s event also features the season’s final Sprint format, adding a layer of strategic volatility as teams must make quick, bold calls with only one practice session. Pirelli’s tire allocation—the hardest C1 to softest C3 compounds—coupled with a mandatory two-stop pit strategy due to a 25-lap tire limit, will test both driver skill and team strategy to the extreme. With the championship pendulum swinging on every lap and the desert setting adding a unique atmosphere, this race promises a spectacular blend of strategic intrigue, wheel-to-wheel action, and championship drama.
⏰ Full Session Schedule (UTC+0)
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