Lando Norris says he does not expect to win the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, in what could be a major blow to his Formula 1 title hopes.

Norris has the chance to clinch the F1 drivers’ championship this weekend at the Losail International Circuit, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen .

After both McLarens were shockingly disqualified from last weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, which Red Bull star Verstappen won, the Brit’s lead over his rivals stands at 24 points with two grand prix left.

He has the chance to extend his advantage during the sprint race on Saturday but has been dealt an early blow after Piastri pipped him to pole in Friday’s sprint qualifying session.

Norris will line-up third on the grid behind his teammate and George Russell , but ahead of Verstappen w

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