FRIDAY DEBRIEF: Norris leads the way in Qatar Sprint Qualifying – but can Russell or Ferrari upset McLaren's party?

McLaren driver Lando Norris led the way through all three segments of Sprint Qualifying beneath the lights at Lusail on Friday evening, while George Russell elbowed Oscar Piastri out of second on his final flying lap, narrowly denying the title-chasing team a front-row lockout.
Can the Woking team continue that form heading into Sprint day on Saturday? And is Russell in with a chance of snatching another victory following his Las Vegas Grand Prix win? Let's have a look at the data...
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