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Introduction

Philip is arriving soon to guide you through this day's sprint race (2pm GMT) and grid-setting session (6pm).

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Warm-Up Lap Period

The starting lap is underway.

Circuit Details

There are nineteen laps around the lengthiest track in Formula 1, David Croft reminds us.

Final Moments

The final countdown is underway.

Racer Positions

One point in Max Verstappen's advantage: his teammate Tsunoda is ahead of him by a single position. It's improbable to mess with Red Bull's main man.

Interview Updates

Sky interviewing Sky currently: Gary Neville is at the Mercedes team.

The analyst is looking forward to 2026, speaking with the engineer about his stepping up to Aston Martin team principal.

Grid Details

There are only 16 cars on the grid. It was another poor grid-setting session for the driver: following his result of twentieth and final in the previous race, leading to an eighth position in the main race, he failed to advance of Q1 once more on the previous day. The team have consequently made changes to his car configuration and so he begins from the pit lane.

The team's Stroll and the Alpine pair of Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto are all starting from the same position.

Racer Statements

"We'll use the learning for the next day," says Hadjar, 11th on the grid. Expect plenty of learning.

Constructors' Championship

The focus isn't solely on the drivers' title: McLaren have run away with the constructors' gong but Mercedes, with a 40-point lead over Red Bull, will be hoping to secure the runner-up position during this event. George Russell can help them achieve that from the front row, and Kimi Antonelli will begin immediately after the leader.

Past Performance

Oscar Piastri won that day – as he did the previous season, as well. The driver from McLaren is attempting a third consecutive win.

Short Race Importance

Alright, approximately 20 minutes to go until the short race begins. Unless something goes wrong, it's greatest value is as an indication of what is to come, rather than highly important in its itself, with only eight points awarded to the winner. Mind you, the runner-up spot in this race was enough for the driver to become champion in a prior season.

Max Verstappen wins the championship after his teammate's accident of Qatar GP sprint race.