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Oscar Piastri Declares He 'Was Pretty Good' Despite Finishing P3 at Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying

Oscar Piastri Declares He 'Was Pretty Good' Despite Finishing P3 at Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying

Oscar Piastri‘s title-winning chances seem to be finished even before the beginning of the Abu Dhabi GP race. The Aussie has failed to achieve a front-row start, let alone a pole position, against both the championship leaders in Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 6

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend - in pictures

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in pictures as one driver will be crowned champion on Sunday.

Valtteri Bottas News / Motorsport / December 6

Valtteri Bottas bids emotional goodbye to Mercedes in funny final F1 Explains video

Valtteri Bottas bids farewell to Mercedes with a humorous F1 Explains video as he prepares to join the new Cadillac Formula 1 team Valtteri Bottas is set

Max Verstappen News / Field Level Media / December 6
Max Verstappen claims crucial pole for Abu Dhabi finale

Max Verstappen claims crucial pole for Abu Dhabi finale

Four-time defending Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen captured the pole position for Sunday's title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Verstappen continued his late-season surge by recording the fastest qualifying time on Saturday, 0.201 seconds ahead of Lando Norris.

Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / December 6

Charles Leclerc explains "difficult" Ferrari F1 car: It's "in the wall or through Q1"

Leclerc qualified fifth for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while team-mate Lewis Hamilton was knocked out in Q1 Charles Leclerc revealed the Ferrari SF-25 is

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 6

How Yuki Tsunoda sacrificed qualifying to help Max Verstappen to Abu Dhabi F1 pole

Tsunoda gave tows to Verstappen in qualifying and is ready to sacrifice his race to help Red Bull’s lead driver win the world championship Yuki Tsunoda has explained how he gave Formula 1 title-contending team-mate Max Verstappen tows for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pole position – and will sacrifice his race too.

Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / December 6

Fernando Alonso targets clean Abu Dhabi GP: ‘Don’t want to be in the news on Monday’

The Aston Martin driver was delighted with a surprise P6 in Abu Dhabi, joking he’ll follow the Verstappen–Norris–Piastri title fight on the circuit’s screens Fernando Alonso will line up sixth on the grid for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, so the wide smile that spread across his face as he talked to the media came as no surprise.

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Formula One News / Motorsport / December 6

McLaren chief warns of George Russell and Charles Leclerc threat in Abu Dhabi title decider

McLaren boss Andrea Stella warns Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri face strong pressure from George Russell and Charles Leclerc as the championship battle with Max Verstappen goes to the wire McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has not ruled out the threat of Mercedes' George Russell and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 6

Here's the starting grid for F1's 2025 Abu Dhabi GP

Here's the provisional starting grid for Formula 1's 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen on pole position   Lando Norris (McLaren)

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / December 6
Lewis Hamilton Apologizes After Third Straight Q1 Disaster in Abu Dhabi GP

Lewis Hamilton Apologizes After Third Straight Q1 Disaster in Abu Dhabi GP

Lewis Hamilton’s difficult end to the 2025 F1 season hit another low on Saturday as the Ferrari driver was eliminated in Q1 for the third race in a row.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Athlon Sports / December 6
F1 Announces Punishment for Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull at Abu Dhabi GP

F1 Announces Punishment for Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull at Abu Dhabi GP

The FIA stewards have issued a punishment to Red Bull following an incident involving Yuki Tsunoda and Lando Norris during the Free Practice 3 session at the 2025 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / December 6
F1 Announces Multiple Punishments for Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll's Aston Martin at Abu Dhabi GP

F1 Announces Multiple Punishments for Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll's Aston Martin at Abu Dhabi GP

The FIA has issued penalties to Aston Martin after both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll failed to attend Friday’s mandatory Fan Engagement activity at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Formula One News / HITC / December 6
Why Toto Wolff felt the timing was right for Hamilton to leave

Why Toto Wolff felt the timing was right for Hamilton to leave

Team principal reflects on growing tensions at Mercedes and the timing of Lewis Hamilton’s departure. Lewis Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari is one he may already be questioning.

Formula One News / HITC / December 6
Toto Wolff blames Christian Horner’s ‘entitlement’ for his Red Bull exit

Toto Wolff blames Christian Horner’s ‘entitlement’ for his Red Bull exit

The rivalry between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner reached its peak at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix four years ago, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen heading into the final race level on points.

Zak Brown News / Field Level Media / December 5
CEO Zak Brown: McLaren will use team order if championship is on line

CEO Zak Brown: McLaren will use team order if championship is on line

McLaren Racing has made a point of treating its drivers fairly to give them every opportunity to win the Drivers championship. However, that may not be the case for Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris - two drivers fighting for the top spot -- at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, according to McLaren CEO Zak Brown.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / December 5
McLaren may cost itself the Drivers' Championship due to favoritism

McLaren may cost itself the Drivers' Championship due to favoritism

Oscar Piastri has a chance to win the title, but needs a miracle to do so and may have his chances hindered by his own team, which could come in the form of team orders.

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Yuki Tsunoda News / Field Level Media / December 3
Yuki Tsunoda out to 'prove I deserve a place' in F1 after Red Bull axe

Yuki Tsunoda out to 'prove I deserve a place' in F1 after Red Bull axe

F1 hasn't seen the last of Yuki Tsunoda. At least that's the mindset for the Japanese driver, who lost his race seat to Isack Hadjar after Red Bull confirmed the move on Tuesday.

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