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Not for the first time, the title will be decided in showstopping fashion in the season finale, with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri all still in the fight. It’s the third occasion that three or more drivers have been contenders going into the final round, but how did the first two unfold?

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella was predicting a fair fight in Abu Dhabi as his drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri prepare to battle Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the title.

Laurent Mekies has praised Max Verstappen for an “unbelievable” performance that saw the Dutchman secure pole position in Qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Red Bull boss admitting that the squad will try to “extract everything we can” for race pace in Sunday’s crucial title decider.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has hinted at the team’s strategic approach going into the showstopping finale in Abu Dhabi, insisting that “it’s all to play for” after the title contenders occupied the top three spots in Qualifying.

It’s time to have your say on whether Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will clinch the 2025 World Championship in Abu Dhabi.

Max Verstappen wowed the crowds at the Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday night as he charged his way to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

The 2025 season comes to a close today at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But while Lewis Hamilton's on-track escapades have been nothing to write home about, his outfits have made him once again the leader in fashion.
For qualifying, Hamilton leaned into the last race weekend of the year with an all-cream look, styled by long-term collaborator Eric McNeal. Lifted straight from the catwalk, he wore ...Keep reading

The Yas Marina circuit may not be the most exciting race track of Formula 1's 24-race calendar, but as the stage for F1's first three-way thriller in 15 years there are enough scenarios for Abu Dhabi to live up to its dramatic reputation.
On paper, the signs aren't too promising. The last 10 editions of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have been won from pole, with the second-placed qualifier finishing ...Keep reading

The stage is set for a potentially enthralling Formula 1 title decider with each championship contender starting in the top three for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen is on pole, championship leader Lando Norris joins him on the front row while third-placed Oscar Piastri lines up third. 
It was inevitable that it would happen this way and it probably suits Norris the most, considering ...Keep reading

Documentary investigating the events in the lead-up and the woman at the centre of the case

Lewis Hamilton's performance this season may paint a bleak picture of his first year with Ferrari, but a viral clip from ahead of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix reminds us why he remains one of Formula 1's most loved drivers.
During a Ferrari fan appearance in the paddock, Hamilton was handed the microphone on stage before he vaulted down into the crowd. The seven-time world champion jogged over ...Keep reading

Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams for the title decider at the Yas Marina Circuit.

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out for the title decider at the Yas Marina Circuit.

The drivers and teams report back on the final Qualifying of the season at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the Yas Marina Circuit.

Jake Dennis has won the Formula E season opener in Sao Paulo in a one-lap sprint to the finish after a late red flag for a huge crash for Pepe Marti.
The Andretti driver profited from a safety car on lap 23 for a clash between Edoardo Mortara and Lucas di Grassi, where the majority of his rivals were unable to use their recently-activated energy boost from their second attack modes. By ...Keep reading

The Yas Marina floodlights are warmed up for an exciting final grand prix of the 2025 Formula 1 season and fans around the circuit will watch on from their seats as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix crowns this year's champion. But look up from the asphalt and you'll see a wall of luxury yachts lining the harbour.
For those lucky enough to watch this weekend's race from a yacht, the action will be seen ...Keep reading

Steve Crossman and the BBC F1 team look back at qualifying

Steve Crossman and the BBC F1 team look back at qualifying

The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic".

The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic".