P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Qualifying Results: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix times and grid positions
“Qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place today (Saturday, December 6) at 6pm local time (GST), and full results will be provided from Yas Marina. This session is crucial for the championship battle involving Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri, with grid positions playing a significant role in the final race on Sunday.
McLaren withdrew from media duties at Abu Dhabi as one driver criticized the team’s ‘unacceptable’ orders. Norris only needs a podium finish this weekend to secure the title even if Verstappen wins. He aims for pole position, crucial for his title chances, with 12 points separating him from Verstappen and 16 from Piastri.
The championship contenders have collectively achieved 20 pole positions in 2025. The qualifying results will be updated after the Saturday session. The start time for Qualifying is 6 pm local time in Abu Dhabi, 2 pm in the UK, 3 pm CET, 9 am ET, and 6 am PT in the US. Various broadcasters like Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN in the US will cover the live event.”
