FRIDAY DEBRIEF: Norris leads the way in Qatar Sprint Qualifying – but can Russell or Ferrari upset McLaren's party?

McLaren driver Lando Norris led the way through all three segments of Sprint Qualifying beneath the lights at Lusail on Friday evening, while George Russell elbowed Oscar Piastri out of second on his final flying lap, narrowly denying the title-chasing team a front-row lockout.
Can the Woking team continue that form heading into Sprint day on Saturday? And is Russell in with a chance of snatching another victory following his Las Vegas Grand Prix win? Let's have a look at the data...

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.
Membership gets you closer with:
Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers
Next Up
Related Articles
Verstappen on why he ‘needs to be ahead constantly now’
Cowell adamant Aston Martin will win back-to-back titles
Wheatley names area Bortoleto has surprised him most
F1 & Heineken reveal expanded multi-year Global Partnership
Get to know Alexandra Saint Mleux: Charles Leclerc’s fiancée
Quiz10 questions on the latest news and F1 history in Brazil