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How Lando Norris can be crowned F1 world champion at Qatar GP

Lando Norris is 'relaxed' as he looks forward to win F1 world title
  • Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix, with McLaren team-mate Lando Norris starting second after making a crucial error on his final lap.
  • Max Verstappen will start third, maintaining his position in the championship title hunt.
  • The British driver heads into the penultimate grand prix of the season with a 22-point lead over Piastri, and 25 over Verstappen.
  • Lando Norris can be crowned world champion on Sunday if he outscores Piastri by four points and Verstappen by one.
  • Earlier in the day, Oscar Piastri secured victory in the Qatar sprint race, converting his pole position into a comfortable win.
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