Norris hands Qatar sprint victory to Piastri for McLaren one-two

Lando Norris gave up victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race to team-mate Oscar Piastri as they crossed the line ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell. As a payback for Piastri handing victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race to Norris earlier this month, the Briton slowed on the final straight to allow the Australian to cross the line first. Norris had led the race from the start and helped Piastri defend from Russell’s attacks.

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Liverpool edge out Newcastle to extend lead at top of table

Liverpool moved three points clear in the Premier League title race after beating Newcastle 4-2 in a pulsating game they dominated but only sealed late on. Jurgen Klopp’s relentless side posted 34 shots in the match to a backdrop of 7.27 of expected goals – the most created by one side in a Premier League game since Opta started recording the data in 2010.

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Verstappen on pole as Red Bull lockout front row in Abu Dhabi

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed pole position ahead of teammate Sergio Perez and Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc for tomorrow’s season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Pix. The result is Red Bull’s first front row lockout since 2018 and boosts Perez’s hopes of securing second place in the championship.

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