Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the practice session ahead of Sprint Qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, with Lando Norris in second place.
As Ferrari aims to close the gap in the Constructors’ Championship, Leclerc led the way by beating Norris by 0.425s. Oscar Piastri finished in third and Carlos Sainz in fourth.
Currently trailing McLaren by 24 points, Ferrari had a strong start at the Lusail International Circuit.
Defending world champion Max Verstappen struggled, finishing in 11th place after a tough flying lap on the soft tires. This put him behind Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, who were both over a second slower than Leclerc’s best time.
The Sprint Qualifying event will take place later on Friday at 5.30pm – live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event.
Stay tuned for more updates…
Sky Sports F1’s live Qatar GP schedule
Friday November 29
2.55pm: F1 Academy Practice Two
4.05pm: F2 Qualifying
5pm: Qatar GP Sprint Qualifying (qualifying starts at 5.30pm)*
Saturday November 30
12.10pm: F1 Academy Qualifying
1pm: Qatar GP Sprint build-up
2pm: QATAR GP SPRINT
3.30pm: Ted’s Sprint Notebook
4pm: F2 Sprint Race
5.15pm: Qatar GP Qualifying build-up
6pm: QATAR GP QUALIFYING
8pm: F1 Academy: Race One
8.45pm: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook
Sunday December 1
10.55am: F1 Academy Race Two
12.15pm: F2 Feature Race
2.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Qatar GP build-up
4pm: THE QATAR GRAND PRIX
6pm: Chequered Flag: Qatar GP reaction
7pm: Ted’s Notebook
*also live on Sky Sports Main Event
Formula 1’s season-ending triple-header continues this weekend with the Qatar Grand Prix, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream the final two F1 races and more with a NOW Sports Month Membership – No contract, cancel anytime
