Doha, Qatar: McLaren's Oscar Piastri clinched the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix sprint for the second consecutive year at the Lusail International Circuit yesterday. The Australian star showcased his talent, benefiting from the strategic selflessness of his teammate Lando Norris, who played a pivotal role in securing the victory.

Norris, starting from pole position, led the race with precision until the final moments, where he slowed down to gift Piastri a narrow win by just 0.136 seconds. This act of camaraderie comes as a reciprocal gesture, harking back to Piastri's previous support of Norris during the Sao Paulo sprint, which bolstered the Briton's drivers' title aspirations.

The impressive one-two finish for McLaren not only underscores their dominance in the sprint but also earns the team a vital 15 points. With the results in, McLaren now sits 34 points ahead of Ferrari in the constructors' standings, as they look to maintain their lead heading into today's Qatar Grand Prix and the upcoming Abu Dhabi season finale. The team's last constructors' championship victory g dates back to 1998, adding an extra layer of excitement to their current momentum.