The Latest Breaking News from Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen leans into horror villain role after Zak Brown's comments ring true

Max Verstappen shrugged off Zak Brown’s “horror movie” jibe after punishing McLaren’s Qatar GP strategy horror to drag the title fight to an Abu Dhabi showdown

Motorsport · Nov 30, 2025

Lando Norris unhappy with McLaren F1 strategy blunder: ‘It was the wrong decision’

Norris heads to Abu Dhabi only 12 points clear of Max Verstappen after McLaren botched an early pit-stop call

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

Judo: Spectacular Finish on Day 3 as Heavyweights Shine in Abu Dhabi

Day 3 delivered a powerful finale in Abu Dhabi. Lasha Bekauri dominated at -90kg, Anna-Monta Olek defeated Bellandi in a world-final rematch, and Arman Adamian returned to gold after two years. Mukonoki and Batkhuyag added impressive wins to close the 2025 Grand Slam.

Euronews · Nov 30, 2025

Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as three-way F1 title fight goes down to final race

Reigning four-time champion still firmly in hunt with McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri ahead of Abu Dhabi shootout

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025

Verstappen wins Qatar GP as F1 title fight with Norris and Piastri goes to final race

Max Verstappen has won the Qatar Grand Prix to send a tense Formula 1 title fight into the season’s final race in Abu Dhabi next weekend

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

Max Verstappen beats Piastri to take F1 title race to Abu Dhabi GP as Norris falters

Max Verstappen won the Qatar GP from Oscar Piastri with Lando Norris only fourth, to set up a thrilling three-way finale in Abu Dhabi

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025

Day 2 Drama in Abu Dhabi: Big Wins, Brilliant Comebacks and Rising Stars at the Grand Slam

Day 2 delivered thrilling action: Megu Danno claimed her first WJT gold, Nils Stump staged a huge comeback, Szofi Ozbas impressed at -70kg, and Gauthier-Drapeau on a dramatic final. Home favourite Makhmadbekov added bronze as Abu Dhabi now awaits the heavyweights.

Euronews · Nov 29, 2025

Day 1 Highlights: Champions Shine at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam as the World Judo Tour Returns

Day 1 in Abu Dhabi delivered world-class judo: Martinez Abelenda, Bliev, Ballhaus, Khyar and Huh Mimi claimed gold with determined, high-level performances. Cultural displays, emotional victories and dramatic finals set the tone for an exciting second day of competition.

Euronews · Nov 28, 2025

Zak Brown reveals when McLaren will enforce team orders in drivers' title fight

Zak Brown says McLaren will only consider using team orders at the Abu Dhabi finale if one of its drivers is mathematically out of the F1 title fight

Motorsport · Nov 28, 2025

Slingsby's crew modify tactics for Abu Dhabi SailGP

The SailGP grand final will be held in Abu Dhabi rather than San Francisco Bay this season and not everybody is happy about it.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025