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F1 title permutations: How Norris, Verstappen and Piastri can win F1 title in Abu Dhabi
The strategic Qatar Grand Prix has set up a three-way title showdown for the 2025 world championship, with Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri in contention. Norris leads the standings with 408 points, 12 ahead of Verstappen, while Piastri trails by 16 points.
To win the title, Norris simply needs to finish on the podium in Abu Dhabi, regardless of his rivals’ positions. Even a fourth-place finish could secure the championship if Verstappen doesn’t win and Norris stays within 12 points of him and 16 of Piastri.
Verstappen’s path to the title requires a win in Abu Dhabi, outscoring Norris by at least 13 points, and not losing five or more points to Piastri. This season marks the first time since 2010 that more than two drivers have a chance at the title in the final race.
Piastri, needing a top-two finish, aims to capitalize on any slip-ups from Norris and Verstappen. Despite McLaren’s setback in Qatar, Piastri remains determined to claim his first F1 world championship.
