Hamilton Exits Early in 2025 Qatar Grand Prix F1 Qualifying Live
The recent F1 qualifying session for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix witnessed an unexpected turn of events as Lewis Hamilton exited early. Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, recorded a time of 1:22.043 but failed to progress beyond the first qualifying round.
Highlights from the Qatar Grand Prix Qualifying
Various drivers delivered impressive performances, with Oscar Piastri from McLaren clinching the fastest lap of the day at 1:20.055 during Qualifying 3. The session showcased intense competition as teams vied for position on the grid.
Top Performers in Qualifying 3
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren): 1:20.055
- George Russell (Mercedes): 1:20.087
- Lando Norris (McLaren): 1:20.285
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): 1:20.450
- Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull): 1:20.519
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull): 1:20.528
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes): 1:20.532
- Carlos Sainz Jnr (Williams): 1:20.542
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): 1:20.622
- Alexander Albon (Williams): 1:20.788
Other Notable Qualifying Results
In Qualifying 2, Isack Hadjar secured a time of 1:21.433, while Oliver Bearman followed closely with a 1:21.494. Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg also put in solid performances with times of 1:21.567 and 1:21.631, respectively.
Further down the order, drivers like Esteban Ocon and Lance Stroll failed to make a significant impact, ending their sessions in Qualifying 1.
Implications for the Race
Hamilton’s early exit could impact Ferrari’s strategy moving forward in the Qatar Grand Prix. Meanwhile, McLaren’s strong showing positions them as frontrunners, particularly with Piastri’s standout performance.
As teams prepare for the main event, all eyes will be on how the grid shapes up in light of these qualifying results.
