Watch the highlights from the Qatar Sprint as Piastri wins

Oscar Piastri secured a dominant victory in the Qatar Sprint, leading unchallenged from pole position to cross the finish line five seconds clear. The McLaren driver's impressive performance saw him reduce the championship points gap to his teammate and title rival Lando Norris, who finished third, to just 22 points. George Russell claimed second place. Max Verstappen, despite climbing to P4, continued to grapple with the Red Bull's bouncing issues, further highlighting the challenges faced by the reigning champion. Piastri's win sets a strong tone for the upcoming main race.