Piastri reflects on Qatar GP chances after pivotal pole

Oscar Piastri continued his strong Qatar form by securing a crucial pole position for the Grand Prix, hot on the heels of his Sprint victory. The McLaren driver will start ahead of title rival Lando Norris, making Sunday's race a pivotal moment in their championship battle with only two rounds remaining. Piastri, 22 points behind Norris, admitted the Grand Prix is "pretty much win or bust" for his title aspirations. He anticipates a physically demanding race due to Qatar's high temperatures and extreme G-forces, compounded by Pirelli's strict 25-lap tyre stint limit. Despite the challenges, Piastri is confident in McLaren's setup, aiming to replicate his Sprint success.