P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris led a McLaren one-two in qualifying for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, beating team-mate Oscar Piastri to pole position.
In the qualifying session at Yas Marina Circuit, Norris narrowly defeated Piastri by two-tenths of a second, followed closely by Sainz in third position for Ferrari. McLaren had looked strong in practice, with Norris and Piastri showing impressive pace. The first 18 minutes of qualifying were crucial for midfield teams to avoid elimination, a situation Red Bull’s Perez found himself in after a lap time deletion. Despite challenges, Perez managed to secure a provisional third spot. The session saw surprises like Hamilton’s Q1 exit, caused by a bollard stuck under his car. Ferrari’s Leclerc faced setbacks, while McLaren and Red Bull fought for top positions in Q2. Bottas shined for Sauber, advancing to Q3, while the battle for Constructors’ Championship points intensified.
