Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21. © xpbimages.com How F1 qualifying for the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix unfoldedAn as-it-happened account of qualifying for the 2021 F1 Qatar Grand Prix.The 2021 Formula 1 season is nearing its conclusion as it races at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar.A last-minute addition to the F1 calendar, Qatar forms the final part of this latest triple-header with the battle for supremacy finely poised.Lewis Hamilton’s spectacular weekend in Sao Paulo saw him cut Max Verstappen’s lead to 14 points with three rounds to go.Mercedes extended its lead over Red Bull to 11 points, while Ferrari now sits 31.5 points clear of McLaren in the race for third.The Qatar circuit consists of mostly medium speed corners with a long start-finish straight. Overtaking will be difficult but qualifying will be a real spectacle.The remainder of the 2021 F1 calendar: Qatar Grand Prix - November 21Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - December 5Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - December 12 Connor McDonagh20 Nov 2021 Pagination Subscribe to our F1 NewsletterGet the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inboxFor more information see our Privacy Policy Leave this field blank Latest News MotoGP News Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Academy announces new rider signing 6h ago MotoGP News Marc Marquez: It “doesn’t matter” who I’m fighting against 7h ago F1 News Ralf Schumacher’s ‘tragic’ reaction to Lewis Hamilton’s DNF: ‘Immense pressure’ 7h ago F1 News Mark Webber reacts to landmark Oscar Piastri victory at Dutch GP 8h ago MotoGP News Pedro Acosta’s revival? “Sometimes MotoGP is not fair” but patience pays off 8h agoMore News Moto3 News Further line-up changes for MLav Racing as new rider set for maiden Moto3 chance 8h ago F1 News Revealed: Fernando Alonso’s unheard rage as Aston Martin miss opportunity 9h ago BSB News Oulton Park club race day abandoned after multiple crashes, one rider hospitalised 9h ago MotoGP News What Honda’s 2026 rider line-up suggests about its future plans 9h ago MotoGP News Luca Marini on Honda progress: “Fantastic” but “we need to be careful” 10h ago