P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The top three in the F1 world championship line up at the very front of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix grid.
“The starting grid for the 2025 F1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix features Max Verstappen in pole position, followed by Lando Norris in second place.
The race will determine this year’s world champion, taking place at 13:00 UK time on Sunday.
Among the top 10 starters are McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, Mercedes’ George Russell, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.
Lewis Hamilton starts in 16th place after facing Q1 eliminations in the previous races.
Norris leads Verstappen by 12 points before the final race, with Piastri closely following in the championship standings.
If Norris finishes on the podium, he will secure the world champion title, regardless of the positions of his competitors.”
