P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren and Red Bull enter the race weekend in Abu Dhabi looking to walk away from the event with a drivers’ championship in hand.
The F1 title battle involving Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri will conclude this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
Based on the teams’ work programs during FP1, McLaren and Red Bull’s strategies for qualifying and the race are starting to take shape.
RacingNews365 reports a significant difference in how the two teams approach the practice sessions at Yas Marina Circuit.
Red Bull is focusing on race pace evaluation, conducting multiple stints with varied fuel loads to assess tyre performance degradation.
For Verstappen, Red Bull prioritizes race pace over single-lap speed in the title fight.
Red Bull is preparing for different race scenarios, including potential safety car interventions.
Analyzing tyre wear not only aids in strategy planning but also in achieving a balanced RB21 setup for both qualifying and the race.
