Piastri, who led the championship for most of the season, trails Lando Norris by 16 points heading into the finale

Norris qualified second for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - the Brit only needs a podium to win the world championship

Verstappen claimed a terrific pole position and had too much pace for the McLarens in qualifying on Saturday

Hamilton spun at turn nine at the Yas Marina Circuit and slammed into the barrier, before only qualifying 16th for the race

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