In a bit of too little too late, McLaren’s Lando Norris topped the time sheet for the sprint qualifying, ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell and Norris’ teammate Oscar Piastri. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Leclerc were fourth and fifth respectively, while newly crowned 2024 world champion Max Verstappen was sixth.

Sergio Perez reportedly believes that his seat at Red Bull Racing is safe for the 2025 season, despite swirling rumours that he's set to be replaced by Liam Lawson or Frano Colapinto.

Red Bull have provided a major update regarding the future of struggling driver Sergio Perez. ➡️ READ MORE Williams have confirmed they are set to replace one of their drivers at an upcoming grand prix as they look towards their Formula 1 future.

With the drivers’ title in the bag, and Dr Helmut Marko admitting the constructors’ crown is basically now “impossible”, the Red Bull advisor is