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F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Verstappen takes pole in qualifying for the season finale – as it happened

Lando Norris will start his quest to be crowned champion of the world from second on the grid after Max Verstappen put his Red Bull on pole with a magical qualifying lap in Abu Dhabi

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Toto Wolff issues apology to Red Bull as Mercedes fined after costly Abu Dhabi FP3 error

Toto Wolff has apologised to Red Bull after Andrea Kimi Antonelli collided with Yuki Tsunoda in the Abu Dhabi pitlane during FP3

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Lewis Hamilton crashes in final practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The seven-time world champion lost control of his Ferrari through turn nine at the Yas Marina Circuit.

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Lewis Hamilton crashes in Abu Dhabi practice before another qualifying nightmare for Ferrari

Hamilton spun at turn nine at the Yas Marina Circuit and slammed into the barrier, before only qualifying 16th for the race

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How Red Bull expects Isack Hadjar to step up: “He has to control his emotions"

Drive faster, waste less time on emotional ou

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Norris’ date with F1 destiny arrives as he aims to keep Verstappen and Piastri at bay

With a 12-point lead before Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GP, the British driver is in charge but vows to ‘crack on and do better’ if the title goes elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Red Bull "can't rely three times on mistakes" from McLaren in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

To win the F1 world championship, Max Verstappen needs more than luck

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McLaren will use team orders in quest for F1 world drivers’ title in Abu Dhabi

McLaren’s team principal, Zak Brown, said: ‘We’re going to do what we can to win,’ with Max Verstappen able to pip Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to the championship

The Guardian - UK

Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The McLaren driver will secure his maiden world championship if he finishes at least third in Sunday’s race.

The Independent UK

Lando Norris lays down early marker ahead of F1 title shootout in Abu Dhabi

The McLaren driver was 0.363 seconds quicker than rival Max Verstappen in practice.

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton’s heartfelt F1 grid dinner photo melts fans' hearts ahead of Abu Dhabi GP finale

Lewis Hamilton’s “Class of 2025” dinner photo has given fans a rare, wholesome look at the F1 grid off-duty

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Martin Brundle urges McLaren to risk "nuclear fallout" with team orders in Abu Dhabi GP

Martin Brundle believes McLaren must be prepared to use team orders in Abu Dhabi

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Lando Norris squeezes out Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice

McLaren’s Norris has to finish third on Sunday to be assured of his maiden world championship title.

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"Star Wars"-style F1 teaser for Abu Dhabi GP title decider sends fans wild

French broadcaster 'Canal+' has turned the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix into an F1 spin on 'Star Wars'

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Zak Brown confirms McLaren Abu Dhabi GP team orders stance: 'Crazy not to do what we can to win'

Zak Brown says McLaren will impose team orders in the Abu Dhabi finale if only one of Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri remains in realistic contention to secure the drivers' championship

The Independent UK

F1 Abu Dhabi GP live: Race start time before tantalising title decider with Verstappen on pole ahead of Norris

Verstappen will start from the front for Sunday’s title-deciding race, with Norris next to him on the front row

Evening Standard

What time is Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025? Grid order, weather forecast and how to watch F1 race live

Max Verstappen on pole ahead of rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for title showdown

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How can Oscar Piastri win F1 title at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Australian has outside chance of first world title but needs Lando Norris and Max Verstappen to find trouble

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How can Max Verstappen win F1 title at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Four-time champion on pole as he bids to beat Norris and Piastri to title after remarkable late-season comeback

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Max Verstappen's take on McLaren F1 team orders: "All that matters is the trophy"

Verstappen would have no qualms about McLaren resorting to team orders to win the drivers' title in Formula 1's 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi

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Verstappen: "All that matters is the trophy" regarding McLaren F1 team orders debate

Max Verstappen would have no qualms about McLaren resorting to team orders to win the drivers' title in Formula 1's 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi

The Independent UK

Lando Norris can play it down all he likes – an F1 world title would put him among the elite

F1 SEASON FINALE: Norris was keen to underplay the significance of Sunday’s title-decider but, with McLaren confirming team orders will be used if necessary to beat Max Verstappen, the 26-year-old Briton really has no excuse. Kieran Jackson reports from Abu Dhabi

The Guardian - UK

Lando Norris rules out asking McLaren for team orders to help F1 title bid

Lando Norris said he would not want McLaren to use team orders to aid him in winning his first world championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi

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Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri weigh in on F1 title decider

Norris and his 2025 F1 title rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri addressed the media ahead of the Abu Dhabi showdown, trying to outdo each other on the nonchalance scale

Evening Standard

Lando Norris makes F1 world title admission ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix showdown

Title could go to one of three contenders this weekend

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