Charles Leclerc topped the only practice session ahead of this weekend's 2024 F1 Qatar Grand Prix.
The Ferrari driver set a 1:21.953 to put himself four tenths clear of McLaren's Lando Norris. It was a McLaren two-three ahead of sprint qualifying, as Oscar Piastri slotted into third.
Leclerc's team-mate, Carlos Sainz, made it a Ferrari two-four at the Lusail International Circuit, but was five tenths adrift.
Yuki Tsunoda was a shock performer in fifth, whilst newly-crowned four-time world champion Max Verstappen was 11th. Sergio Perez was two seconds off the pace in P18.
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Result Free practice 1 - Lusail
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