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2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying Results: Starting Grid for the Race
Max Verstappen secured his eighth pole this season with a 1:22.207 lap, while Lando Norris leads championship rival Oscar Piastri by 16 points.
- On Sunday, Max Verstappen took pole at Yas Marina, with Championship leader Lando Norris qualifying on the front row and Oscar Piastri starting behind him.
- Drivers posted timed laps on the 5.28-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit, with midfield times like Gabriel Bortoleto's 1:22.904 and Carlos Sainz Jr.'s 1:23.042.
- Lewis Hamilton was knocked out in Q1 for the third time in a row and spoke little to media afterwards, while Yuki Tsunoda and Lance Stroll exited early in Q2 and Q1 sessions respectively.
- Practice pace for Russell carried through into qualifying, with a 23.468 lap, securing a strong fourth in the session, according to Statement 25, 10.
- On the podium and in parc fermé, Verstappen celebrated with Kelly Piquet while Benson Boone took selfies, and midfield times like Gasly's 1:23.468 hint at close race dynamics.
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Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Weekend Discussion - ~sports.motorsports
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Already Marine Circuit December 5-7, Qualifying Results -- SPOILERS Pos. No. Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Laps 18. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 1:22.877 1:22.752 1:22.207 2 4 Lando Norris McLaren 1:23.178 1:22.804 1:22.408 17th 3 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:22.605 1:23.021 1:22.437 17th 4 63 George Russell Mercedes 1:23.247 1:22.730 1:22.645 18th 5 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:23.163 1:22.948 1:22.730 18th 6 14 Fernando Alo…
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