George Russell secures second place in Sprint Qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, surprising himself and Mercedes. He splits McLaren drivers Piastri and Norris, boosting Mercedes Teams Championship hopes. Russell praises the tracks high speeds and grip, but warns of potential difficulty in overtaking. Kimi Antonelli qualifies seventh, acknowledging a mistake that hindered his performance. Mercedes aims for a strong Sprint race result to secure valuable points in the championship battle.

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