P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The final qualifying session of the F1 season has seen Lando Norris take pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, beating out his team-mate Oscar Piastri for the top spot, putting McLaren in a strong position to win the constructors’ championship for the first time in 26 years. Ferrari faced difficulties in qualifying, with Charles Leclerc starting at the back of the grid due to an early exit and a 10-place penalty. Carlos Sainz was third fastest, followed by a surprising performance from Nico Hulkenberg. Max Verstappen took fifth, and George Russell was the highest-ranking Mercedes driver. Lance Stroll and Kevin Magnussen were ahead of Leclerc in Q2, and Albon led Colapinto in Q1. Gearbox penalties affected several drivers, shaking up the starting grid for Sunday’s race.
