Pirelli has identified deep structural cracks across multiple tyres at Losail, prompting stricter monitoring as gravel-related damage increases the risk of punctures during the sprint and main race.
Max Verstappen finished sixth in sprint qualifying at Losail after severe bouncing and persistent understeer left the RB21 beyond his control. Yuki Tsunoda beat him for the first time in a qualifying format, adding pressure before the sprint.
Four cars drop to the pit lane, Tsunoda starts ahead of Verstappen, and teams lean toward a medium-tyre sprint as clear skies set the tone for the night race.
Oscar Piastri won the Qatar sprint with ease, reducing his deficit to Lando Norris while Yuki Tsunoda supported Max Verstappen on lap one, took a penalty, and still secured fifth.
Oscar Piastri topped the only practice session in Qatar, while Red Bull failed to extract performance from the soft tyres. Max Verstappen placed sixth and Yuki Tsunoda fell to thirteenth after traffic and poor sector one execution.
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has reignited controversy by calling for 72-hour workweeks, despite global evidence showing longer hours harm productivity, health, and long-term economic outcomes.
IBM has expanded its Storage Scale System 6000 to support up to 47PB in a single rack, targeting AI, supercomputing, and large-scale data workloads that demand sustained throughput and predictable performance.
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin does not need more senior figures despite speculation around Christian Horner. His comments reflect trust in the current leadership and concern that Adrian Newey must be allowed to focus on the work that actually moves performance forward.
McLaren’s Las Vegas Disqualification Traced to a Safety-First Setup That Triggered Severe Porpoising
McLaren expected a conservative ride height to protect the floor in Las Vegas. Instead, the decision pushed the car into an unstable aerodynamic range and caused the excessive plank wear that led to a double disqualification.
Amazon has enabled VPN app support on its new Fire TV Stick 4K Select running Vega OS, but only NordVPN and IPVanish currently offer compatible apps, leaving most providers playing catch-up.
Yuki Tsunoda heads into the Qatar Grand Prix with his future at Red Bull still uncertain, admitting he has “no plan B” and hinting that “most people probably know” where things stand. With Red Bull expected to finalise its 2026 line-up after the weekend, Qatar may be Tsunoda’s final chance to secure his seat.
Max Verstappen says he is “all in” for the final stretch of the 2025 season as he aims to overturn Lando Norris’s 24-point lead and claim a fifth straight F1 title. With 58 points remaining, the Red Bull driver is prepared for an “all-out battle” after a strong late-season comeback.
