P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Dutchman will start from pole for the final race of the season as he chases win number 19.
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri starting in second and third place respectively. Lando Norris came close to challenging Verstappen’s time but made a mistake, allowing Leclerc to move up to the front row. George Russell also made a late improvement to qualify in fourth. Sergio Perez’s lap time was deleted, placing him in ninth position, while Nico Hulkenberg made it to Q3 for the eighth time this season. Lewis Hamilton narrowly missed out on a top ten spot in Q2, expressing concerns over his car’s performance. Carlos Sainz had an unexpected drop in Q1 due to traffic issues, qualifying in 16th place. Meanwhile, Logan Sargeant received penalties for exceeding track limits, starting from the back of the grid.
