Hamilton's first Formula 1 qualification in Qatar

Lewis Hamilton won the best starting position in qualifying for the first Formula 1 race in Qatar. From second place, the race will be started by his title contender Max Verstappen, who had to give up gas twice in the last fast lap due to yellow flags. Valtteri Bottas will start the race from third place, and Verstappen will be in the race in a fight with a pair of Mercedes alone, as his teammate Sergio Perez was eliminated in the second part of the qualifications.