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📸 F1 accredited photographer capturing the behind the scenes of Formula One. Follow for daily F1 content and insights.
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TOUGH WEEKEND FOR FERRARI

It was a P8 and P12 finish for the Ferrari drivers today, both of whom have struggled with their car throughout the weekend. This result confirms fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship.

#formula1 #f1content #QatarGP #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #Ferrari
November 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
LOST FOR WORDS

Oscar Piastri told his team he was “speechless” after the race, having finished P2 following a strategic misjudgement from McLaren.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #OscarPiastri #McLaren
November 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
THAT’S LIFE

It wasn’t the evening Lando Norris would have wanted here in Qatar, coming home in P4. But the championship remains in his hands, with a 12-point advantage over Max Verstappen in second place.

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November 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
PROJECT PAY-OFF

When Carlos Sainz joined Williams ahead of 2025, he said he was committing to a long-term project with the team, but today he secured his second podium finish of the season.

#forumula1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #WilliamsRacing #CarlosSainz
November 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
CAN’T COUNT HIM OUT

It's victory in Qatar for Max Verstappen. Max found himself 104 points behind Oscar Piastri in Zandvoort - and now he leads him by four, sitting second in the championship. Lando still leads Max by 12 points.

#formula1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #MaxVerstappen #RedBullRacing
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
HULK OUT

Contact between Nico Hulkenberg and Pierre Gasly brought Nico’s evening to an early end and triggered a Safety Car. The McLaren drivers chose not to pit under it, unlike the rest of the grid.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #Sauberf1 #NicoHulkenberg
November 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
AWAY THEY GO

Oscar Piastri held his lead as the lights went out, with Max Verstappen gaining a place on championship leader Lando Norris. Can Lando make up those two positions to become World Champion tonight? We shall see.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
AN ITALIAN AFFAIR

F1 driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli made his way down to congratulate fellow Italian Leonardo Fornaroli on his F2 championship. Last year's champion, Gabriel Bortoleto, was also in attendance in parc ferme.

#f1 #formula1 #qatargpg
November 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
GASLY FIGHTS BACK

Following yesterday’s disappointing sprint race, Pierre Gasly will be looking to put all of that behind him today.

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November 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
GEORGE AND CARMEN IN GOOD FORM

George Russell and his girlfriend Carmen were in high spirits as they made their way through the paddock today. He’ll start from P4 on the grid.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #MercedesAMGf1 #GeorgeRussell
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
READY TO BE RUTHLESS

Oscar Piastri said earlier in the week that “a hunter has to be ruthless”, and with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris set to be right on his tail into turn one, he may well have to be just that.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #OscarPiastri #McLaren
November 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
WHAT CAUGHT ISACK HADJAR'S ATTENTION?

It was an incident unfolding in the Porsche Cup, visible to him on the McLaren hospitality suite screen.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #IsackHadjar #VCARB
November 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
UNEXPECTED STOP

Williams driver Carlos Sainz was getting up to speed on his scooter after entering the paddock when a young fan grabbed his attention for an autograph.

#forumula1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #WilliamsRacing #CarlosSainz
November 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
DIFFICULT WEEKEND

Ferrari have had their struggles in Qatar this weekend, and this man will start today’s race from P10. I’m sure he’ll be looking to fight his way through the pack to secure a strong points finish.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #Ferrari #CharlesLeclerc
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
WE MADE HIM LAUGH

Lando Norris came in this morning looking rather solemn, head down, but a group of around six photographers and cameramen eventually cajoled him into giving us a smile on what could be a massive day for him.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #McLaren #LandoNorris
November 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
PADEL-RELATED

Lando Norris' hand was inspected by Zak Brown after the Sprint Race earlier today, and according to the McLaren boss, the injury was padel-related and nothing for anyone to worry about.

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November 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
THE TOP THREE

Oscar Piastri will lead the field at lights out in tomorrow's Qatar GP, with Lando Norris and Max Verstappen close behind.

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November 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
DAPPING IT UP

Twenty-two points separate this pair, and Oscar Piastri must keep his teammate Lando Norris behind him by the chequered flag in tomorrow's race to send the championship decider into the final round at Abu Dhabi.

#f1 #formula1 #qatargp
November 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
DOUBLE POLE IN QATAR

Oscar Piastri has gone fastest again around the Lusail Circuit and has secured his first grand prix pole since Zandvoort in August. All three championship contenders are in the top three, and that sets us up for a thrilling start in tomorrow's race.

#f1 #formula1 #qatargp
November 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
MORE PAIN

It is another early exit for Lewis Hamilton in back-to-back-to-back qualifying sessions for the Ferrari driver, with his P20 result in Las Vegas and P18 in Sprint Qualifying yesterday, and again today in qualifying for the Qatar GP.

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November 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
CONFIDENCE BOOST

Despite a 5-second time penalty for track limits, Yuki Tsunoda managed to hold on and finish fifth. He kept his racing clean and must be feeling confident in both himself and the car as we head into qualifying.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #RedBullRacing #YukiTsunoda
November 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
THE PRESSURE’S ON

Following his P4 finish in the sprint, Max Verstappen must finish ahead of Lando Norris in tomorrow’s race to remain in contention for his fifth World Championship.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #MaxVerstappen #RedBullRacing
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
TRICKY CONDITIONS

Charles Leclerc faced a challenging sprint race this afternoon, losing ground early on. Neither driver was able to score points, marking the first time the team has failed to do so in a sprint since Monza 2021.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #CharlesLeclerc #Ferrari
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A TOUCH OF ETIQUETTE

As is customary, Lando Norris sought out George Russell following the sprint to exchange pleasantries. As the pair shook hands, George gave a respectful bow to his fellow Brit.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #QatarGP #GeorgeRussell #MercedesAMGf1 #LandoNorris #McLaren
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
TOP THREE

The sprint ended much as it began, with Oscar Piastri taking first, followed by George Russell and Lando Norris.

#formula1 #f1 #f1news #QatarGP #OscarPiastri #McLaren #GeorgeRussell #MercedesAMGf1 #LandoNorris
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM