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 WSBK News “Very good steps” for Sam Lowes at Jerez WorldSBK test 3h ago MotoGP News Tech3: “Maverick Vinales surprised us” at Misano MotoGP test 3h ago MotoGP News Fabio di Giannantonio: “We made a bet, it worked” at Misano MotoGP test 3h ago F1 News Lewis Hamilton sells stunning 15-car collection after new passion emerges 3h ago BSB News Kyle Ryde on overturning BSB points deficit: “I’ve just rode really well” 4h agoMore News F1 News Charles Leclerc clarifies Ferrari commitment - would he leave for F1 title shot? 4h ago WSBK News Axel Bassani thinks he “found something for the next races” at Jerez WorldSBK test 4h ago F1 News How F1 rivals reacted to Max Verstappen’s extra-curricular racing activities 5h ago F1 News Max Verstappen: Red Bull freedom “very important” after endurance racing debut 5h ago F1 News ‘I’ve found a couple of things’ - Lewis Hamilton teases Ferrari progress 5h ago