Lando Norris ignored team orders as he handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the win the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix in a one-two finish for the team

McLaren neared its first Formula 1 constructors’ title in 26 years as Lando Norris handed Oscar Piastri victory in a one-two finish for the team in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint on Friday with Mercedes' George Russell denying the Formula One leaders a front row lockout by pushing Oscar Piastri down to third.

McLaren could be celebrating its first constructors’ championship in almost three decades — but a few rivals stand in the way.

McLaren 's early dominance dissipated in the first part of qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, getting dominated by both Ferrari s. Meanwhile, George Russell continued his impressive form in Q1, setting the fastest time after starting on pole and winning the race in Las Vegas last weekend.

Max Verstappen won big in Las Vegas with his fourth world title but the fight for Formula 1’s biggest cash prize is hotting up this week in Qatar.