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Abu Dhabi F1 Finale Sets Three-Way Title Decider Between Norris, Verstappen and Piastri

McLaren signals it will prioritize the drivers' crown through conditional team orders.

Overview

  • Lando Norris enters the Yas Marina finale with the strongest position in the standings, with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen still mathematically in contention.
  • McLaren CEO Zak Brown told Sky the team will issue team orders if one driver’s title chance clearly outweighs the other’s, adding that Piastri would comply if asked to yield.
  • Analysts warn the championship could hinge on the opening corners, recalling last year’s Turn 1 contact between Piastri and Verstappen that left both able to continue.
  • Event details: 58 laps at Yas Marina Circuit, with qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday, December 7.
  • In Germany the race is not on free-to-air TV, with live coverage available via Sky’s pay-TV channel and paid streams on Sky Go and WOW TV.