Formula One statistics for the Qatar Grand Prix, penultimate round of the 24-race season which also features the sixth and last Saturday sprint of 2024:

Lando Norris of McLaren has taken pole position for the sprint race at the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix. The British driver clocked the fastest lap time of 1 minute 21.012 seconds, 0.063s ahead of the Mercedes of George Russell.

Lando Norris took pole for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race over Las Vegas Formula 1 winner George Russell after setting his best time at the first attempt in the final stage. McLaren driver Norris set a 1m21.

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has acquired a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, the entity managing Audi's entry into F1

Qatar's long-term investment in the future Audi Formula One team, announced at the country's grand prix on Friday, brings obvious benefits for both and increases the Gulf region's influence in the sport.

For Volkswagen-owned Audi, who have taken over the Swiss-based Sauber team, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)'s agreement to take a significant minority stake brings in a partner with estimated assets of some $510 billion.

Mick Schumacher will leave his role of Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver at the end of the season to pursue opportunities elsewhere, the team said on Thursday.

By Alan Baldwin DOHA (Reuters) -Mercedes reserve Mick Schumacher will leave the Formula One team at the end of the season while Valtteri Bottas looks set to replace the German after deciding against making a full-time switch to IndyCar in 2025.