P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Three drivers enter the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend looking to wrap their hands around the title trophy on Sunday.
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle described the weeks leading up to the Abu Dhabi finale as a “horror movie” for McLaren, with a double disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to worn underfloor planks.
In Qatar, a strategy error cost McLaren a potential victory, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finishing in second and fourth place respectively.
Verstappen’s back-to-back wins have closed the gap to Norris, with the Dutch driver now only 12 points behind before the Abu Dhabi weekend.
Brundle acknowledged McLaren’s recent struggles but noted that all three title contenders, including Verstappen, Hamilton, and Norris, would be deserving champions.
He warned that a small mistake during the final race could completely change the championship outcome, emphasizing the unpredictability and excitement of the title race.
