Summary
Max Verstappen secured pole position in the qualifying round for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He outperformed his McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The race will decide if Verstappen can equal Michael Schumacher's record by winning his fifth consecutive drivers' championship.
Key Facts
- Max Verstappen took pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
- Verstappen outpaced Lando Norris by 0.201 seconds.
- Lando Norris leads Verstappen by 12 points before the final race.
- Oscar Piastri is four points behind Norris.
- Norris will be champion if he finishes in the top three.
- To win his fifth title, Verstappen must win the race and Norris must finish fourth or lower.
- The Grand Prix will start at 13:00 GMT on Sunday.
- Verstappen received support from his teammate Yuki Tsunoda during qualifying for a slipstream advantage.
