Max Verstappen qualified third in Qatar and says McLaren’s speed is so strong that matching their pace would require “a shortcut.” He must finish ahead of Lando Norris to keep the title race alive.
Google’s new AirDrop-style sharing feature on the Pixel 10 has launched with unexpected issues, as some users report Wi-Fi connectivity breaking when Quick Share is activated.
The FBI says cybercriminals have already stolen more than $262 million this year through account takeover scams, with AI-driven phishing and social engineering making attacks harder to detect and easier to execute.
Meta is said to be negotiating a large-scale agreement to use Google’s custom AI chips, signaling a potential shift away from Nvidia-dominated infrastructure and a broader rethink of how hyperscalers build AI systems.
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.
