Oscar Piastri

The reigning Formula One champion has made a clear promise ahead of the penultimate race of the season.

Oscar Piastri will start from pole position ahead of Lando Norris in the Qatar Grand Prix.

The Australian driver will start the Qatar Grand Prix ahead of his McLaren teammate.

The Australian Formula One driver claimed pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race.

A meeting between F1 drivers and the FIA took place this week.

Verstappen trails championship leader Norris by 24 points heading into the Qatar sprint race weekend.

The Dutchman has won at the Lusail International Circuit for the past two years

Piastri has revealed the inside conversation.

It could prove to be a very risky choice...

Lando Norris needs to outscore Piastri and Verstappen by two points in Qatar to win the title

Oscar Piastri is looking to overhaul Lando Norris in the race to become Formula 1 world champion.

Verstappen and Piastri are 24 points behind Norris with a maximum 58 still available over the final two race weekends.

The McLaren duo were both disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for "technical infringements".

Lando Norris leads his teammate Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by 24 points in the standings

Just 24 points separate the three world championship contenders

A so-called 'red herring' theory has emerged.

Both Lando Norris and Piastri were disqualified as Max Verstappen reigned victorious in Las Vegas.

Five in a row is still a serious possibility.

The McLaren drivers have spoken out following the decision.

There are just two races (and a sprint race) left in the 2025 Formula 1 season.