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The most controversial F1 deciders: 1997 Europe, 2021 Abu Dhabi, and more

There have been some great championship showdowns in F1 history, but there have also been some dark moments. Here are the times when there was a little bit too much drama…

Motorsport

'Nature's greatest story': Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi celebrates historic opening

The National History Museum Abu Dhabi is preparing to open its doors as the the latest addition to the Saadiyat Cultural District which is already home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi and Manarat Al Saadiyat.

Euronews

Win in Abu Dhabi and hope for chaos: how Oscar Piastri can still win the F1 world title

Even a second place finish could be enough for the McLaren driver to become the first Australian world champion in 45 years – though he’ll need some luck along the way

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Max Verstappen prepared to ‘maximise everything’ in F1 season-deciding finale

Max Verstappen is fired up to go to Abu Dhabi and compete for his fifth F1 world championship after the Dutchman won in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

How can Lando Norris win F1 title at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Briton missed chance to clinch maiden championship in Qatar and must now fend off Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri

Evening Standard

Max Verstappen relaxed ahead of F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi: ‘It doesn’t really matter’

Verstappen heads to this weekend’s F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi only 12 points behind Lando Norris

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen is laughing at McLaren – how many warnings do they need?

Comment: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri missed out on victory in Qatar, with Verstappen’s unlikely win taking this unpredictable F1 title race to the finale in Abu Dhabi. For McLaren, it should never have got this nervy

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Who slept worst last night: Andrea Stella

A big mistake on tyre strategies for both McLaren drivers handed the win to Max Verstappen in Qatar

Motorsport

McLaren torn into by F1 fans after Qatar GP mistake sets up nerve-racking Abu Dhabi decider

McLaren's decision not to pit under an early safety car at the Qatar Grand Prix enraged Formula 1 fans

Motorsport

Norris and Piastri voice frustration at McLaren’s strategy as title race goes to finale

McLaren’s drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, criticised their team’s strategy after rival Max Verstappen won the F1 Qatar Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK

Red Bull to announce 2026 F1 driver line-ups on Tuesday

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull will reveal its 2026 Formula1 driver line-ups before the season finale in Abu Dhabi

Autosport

Red Bull confirms Tuesday announcement on 2026 F1 driver line-ups

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull will reveal its 2026 Formula1 driver line-ups before the season finale in Abu Dhabi

Motorsport

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

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

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Euronews

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.

Motorsport

Has McLaren just scored an own goal in Qatar GP? Our writers have their say

McLaren’s decision not to pit either Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris during the safety car period in the Qatar GP gave Max Verstappen a golden opportunity to take victory and set up a title decider in Abu Dhabi

Autosport

How Norris, Verstappen and Piastri can each win the 2025 F1 title in Abu Dhabi GP

The title battle is going down to the wire in Abu Dhabi. Here's everything you need to know for the race

Motorsport

How the 2025 F1 title can be won, or lost, at Abu Dhabi GP

The title battle is going down to the wire in Abu Dhabi. Here's everything you need to know for the race

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Will McLaren back Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri in Abu Dhabi? Andrea Stella confirms

Andrea Stella says McLaren will continue to give Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri equal treatment for the Abu Dhabi finale

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

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

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.

Motorsport

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

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