McLaren on course for success: Piastri and Norris shine in Qatar

With a remarkable double victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, McLaren has made another significant step towards their first Constructors' Championship title in Formula 1 in 26 years. Oscar Piastri secured the win, closely followed by his teammate Lando Norris, after the two swapped places at the end. This success increased McLaren's lead over Ferrari to 30 points, with 88 points still available in the remaining races in Qatar and the final showdown in Abu Dhabi. If McLaren collects 15 points more than Ferrari on Sunday, they could secure the title prematurely. Mercedes held their ground with George Russell, who took third place, and Lewis Hamilton, who finished sixth. Nico Hülkenberg from Haas finished seventh, while Red Bull's newly crowned four-time world champion Max Verstappen claimed the last point. This double success for McLaren is not only a testament to the driving performance of Piastri and Norris but also an expression of strategic mastery – as the position swap was a payback for a similar maneuver in favor of Norris in Brazil.