P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen will start the title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP from pole position.
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by outpacing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Verstappen’s impressive final lap put him ahead of Norris, with Piastri in third. Piastri will need to overtake both Verstappen and Norris to have a shot at the world championship title. It was a disappointing qualifying for Lewis Hamilton, who once again faced an early elimination in Q1.
The final qualifying session saw Verstappen shine, with only George Russell and Charles Leclerc having the advantage of two new sets of soft tyres. Verstappen’s dominating performance led him to pole position, with Norris and Piastri trailing behind. The intense battle for pole position highlighted Verstappen’s exceptional pace.
In the second qualifying session, Kimi Antonelli struggled with rear grip and was eliminated in Q2. Yuki Tsunoda narrowly made it to Q3, where Russell, Verstappen, and Norris showcased their speed. Hamilton’s struggles continued, as he faced a third consecutive Q1 disappointment.
The first qualifying session saw Piastri topping the charts, while Hamilton suffered another early exit. The grid for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix promises an exciting race, with Norris in a strong position to challenge for the world championship title.
