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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to Decide F1 Title: Norris Leads, Verstappen on Pole, Piastri in Contention

With Verstappen on pole, Norris can secure the championship by finishing on the podium.

Overview

  • The season finale at Yas Marina will crown the 2025 champion after 23 races and six sprints.
  • Standings before the start: Lando Norris 408 points, Max Verstappen 396, Oscar Piastri 392.
  • The race runs 58 laps, with 25 points for the winner and a possible bonus for fastest lap within the top 10.
  • Norris clinches the title with at least third place, with additional permutations allowing lower finishes if rivals fall short.
  • Verstappen must win in most paths—he prevails with a victory if Norris finishes fourth or lower—while Piastri’s route relies on winning with Norris sixth or worse, or finishing second under tighter conditions.