It's time to go racing in Qatar!
The first points of the race weekend are up for grabs through the 19-lap sprint event, with Oscar Piastri starting from pole position.
The McLaren driver will take the start ahead of George Russell, while team-mate and championship rival Lando Norris will line up in third.
A strong qualifying effort from Fernando Alonso sees the two-time champion occupy fourth place ahead of the Red Bull duo of Yuki Tsunoda and Max Verstappen.
Verstappen is hoping to make steps forward to keep his title hopes alive against the McLaren pair, while Piastri is in a strong position to strike back at Norris as the championship fight enters its final moments.
But who will prevail in the sprint race? It's time to find out!
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Sprint race - Qatar
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