Norris on the Verge of the F1 Title in Qatar: Preview, Key Points, and Where to Watch

The 2025 Formula 1 season is coming to an end! After last week’s exciting Grand Prix, with McLaren’s disqualification, the excitement is at its peak. This weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix could crown Lando Norris as champion, or the definition could extend to the last race in Abu Dhabi.

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The Championship Fight Race Analysis Other topics of interest How to follow the Grand Prix

The Championship Fight

Norris leads the standings with a 24-point advantage over his rivals, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, who are tied in points. With a maximum of 58 points available in the last two races, including 33 in Qatar due to the sprint race, Norris will secure the championship if he finishes the weekend with a 26 or more point lead. This implies surpassing Piastri and Verstappen by at least two points.

Max Verstappen ha ganado dos veces en el circuito de Qatar. — La edición de 2025 marca la cuarta vez que se corre el Gran Premio de Qatar. Max Verstappen ha logrado dos victorias.

Regarding podiums and victories, this is how things look for the top three:

Norris (390 pts) – 17 podiums, 7 victories
Piastri (366 pts) – 14 podiums, 7 victories
Verstappen (366 pts) – 13 podiums, 6 victories

The Qatar Grand Prix promises to be an adrenaline-fueled event, with the championship lead at stake and intense competition among the drivers.

Race Analysis

The Lusail International Circuit, with its long straights and high-speed corners, will test the drivers due to the intense heat and humidity. The high temperatures, which will range between 29°C and 27°C, and a humidity of 48%, will be a challenge for the competitors. Last year, Max Verstappen achieved a victory in a race marked by three safety cars and a penalty for Lando Norris. This year, Qatar could favor McLaren, but the unpredictability of the season suggests that anything could happen.

Lando Norris, con 24 puntos de ventaja sobre sus competidores, Piastri y Verstappen. — Lando Norris aventaja por 24 puntos a sus rivales Piastri y Verstappen.

How to follow the Grand Prix

For fans in the United States, the race will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+. In the UK, live coverage will be provided by Sky Sports F1 and BBC Radio 5 Live, with highlights on Channel 4.