'Nice to be back' – Piastri reflects on crucial Qatar Sprint pole

Oscar Piastri secured a crucial pole position for Saturday's Qatar Sprint, marking a significant shift in his title battle with McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who will start P3. After struggling in recent races, Piastri expressed his delight, stating, "It's nice to be back." The Australian, currently 24 points behind Norris, aims to capitalize on this opportunity, with eight points available for a Sprint victory. Qatar holds positive memories for Piastri, as he clinched his maiden F1 win in the 2023 Sprint here. His strong performance suggests McLaren has found good form, and he hopes to maintain this momentum to close the championship gap.