Lando Norris went quickest in practice on Friday as he looks to grab his first-ever F1 world title

Norris was keen to underplay the significance of Sunday’s title-decider but, with McLaren confirming team orders will be used if necessary to beat Max Verstappen, the 26-year-old Briton really has no excuse. Kieran Jackson reports from Abu Dhabi

McLaren have not prioritised Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri all season but will intervene, if required, this Sunday

Norris sets the tone for the weekend by going fastest in both Friday practice sessions ahead of Verstappen

The 2025 F1 season nears its end as both McLaren drivers and Max Verstappen fight for the title