Charles Leclerc: I have no reason to be optimistic.

100 minutes until the start: Max Verstappen's commentary Max Verstappen pins all his hopes for the upcoming Grand Prix on a good start… Zak Brown: Don't miss the start of today's race McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown expects a spectacular start to today's race. 110 minutes until the start: Carlos Sainz's commentary The format for interacting with the public before the start of the Qatar Grand Prix was brief, but Carlos Sainz managed to talk about his plans… Max Verstappen: I'll do everything I can! If the top three finish in the same order, Verstappen will lose his chances of winning the title. Before the start, they asked Max if he had a plan? 60 minutes until the start: Oscar Piastri's commentary Oscar Piastri starts from pole position and is aiming for a victory that could help him in his fight for the title... Verstappen could genuinely leave - Marko Formula 1 | Dr. Helmut Marko states that Max Verstappen's suggestion of potentially leaving Formula 1 if the 2026 regulations are not enjoyable should not be overlooked as (…)