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Formula 1 Qatar GP

F1 Qatar GP Live Commentary and Updates - FP1 & Qualifying

Friday's action from the 17th round of the 2023 Formula 1 season

Nico Hulkenberg, Haas VF-23, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR23

Max Verstappen could wrap up his third Formula 1 world championship title during this weekend's sprint race, should he score three points or more on Saturday.

He holds a 177-point lead over team-mate Sergio Perez, with Red Bull already having clinched the constructors' title last time out in Japan.

The Dutchman has won all bar three grands prix this year, with Perez and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz the only other drivers to have taken Sunday victories.

The sprint format means qualifying takes place on Friday, with the sprint shootout and race taking place on Saturday ahead of Sunday's grand prix.

Qatar GP first practice starts at 2:30pm BST, followed by qualifying at 6:00pm BST.

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A reminder that it's a sprint weekend, so FP1 and qualifying take place today before the sprint shootout and race tomorrow
Max Verstappen could wrap up his third Formula 1 world championship title during this weekend's sprint race, should he score three points or more on Saturday
Welcome to our live updates ahead of FP1 for F1's Qatar Grand Prix!

By: Autosport Staff

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