Having led the Dash from the begin to the final nook on the final lap, McLaren driver Lando Norris gifted the victory to his team-mate Oscar Piastri as a payback for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
After Lando Norris dominated proceedings all by means of the Qatar F1 Dash, there was a major change within the dying seconds of the 19-lap race.
The Briton slowed down popping out of the final nook to tug apart and hand the win to his team-mate Oscar Piastri. It later emerged that it was a payback for Brazil, when Piastri led on benefit and let Norris by means of when Norris wanted the additional factors within the drivers’ championship.
The Australian commented: “It was about defence for the entire race. I had a very good begin, a very good Flip 1 however I killed the entrance [tyres] a bit of bit early on and was struggling for the remainder of the Dash.
“Some nice teamwork, with out that will have been a tough Dash.”
Commenting on his 19-lap race on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit, Norris added: “We scored a 1-2, that is what we had been aiming for and we’re blissful as a staff. I in all probability may have pushed a bit of greater than I used to be doing, however we did not wish to give George an opportunity.
“It was in all probability a bit nearer than I used to be wanting [to swap positions], however I had deliberate to do it since Brazil. It was a bit sketchy, the staff informed me to not do it, however I did it anyway.”
Having began the Qatar F1 Dash from P2 on the grid, Mercedes driver George Russell misplaced the lead initially to Oscar Piastri, and was unable to return again regardless of a sequence of overtaking makes an attempt.
“I imply it was very shut going into Flip 1 on a few events. Lando backing up, giving Oscar the DRS – it was fairly infuriating! P3, however this afternoon is the essential one.”
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