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3 analyses · 2024

The lap where Sainz knew it wasn't his day

Verstappen won Qatar qualifying in Sector 1. Everything else was just confirmation.

By Rosa Villanueva

Russell lost pole in the first five corners

Russell was faster than Verstappen in two of three sectors but lost pole by 0.055s — all of it in the opening sequence.

By Alistair Drum

Ocon's Disaster Wasn't About Speed. It Was About Discipline.

Ocon was actually faster than Gasly on pace. He just couldn't keep the car on the circuit long enough to prove it.

By Nadia Ferreira