8 h. ago McLaren will use team orders in quest for F1 world drivers’ title in Abu Dhabi

CEO Zak Brown: ‘We’re going to do what we can to win’Verstappen could pip Norris and Piastri to championshipZak Brown has said McLaren will use team orders for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri if required to ensure the team secure the Formula One drivers’ championship in the season finale at Abu Dhabi on Sunday.With Red Bull’s Max Verstappen trailing Norris by 10 points, the Dutchman still has a good shot at taking the title from McLaren’s grasp. Piastri is a further six points back. Having spent all season allowing their drivers to race and attempting to be scrupulously fair to both, Brown announced at the Yas Marina circuit that if circumstances rendered it necessary, they would use orders. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago I sat with Max Verstappen as he flew around an F1 track at 160mph. My stomach detached from my body... but this is the one foolish mistake I'll never make again: JONATHAN McEVOY

Privilege is what money can't buy. In this case a lap with Max Verstappen on the track where he hopes to win a fifth consecutive world title on Sunday.

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9 h. ago Lando Norris lays down early marker ahead of F1 title shootout in Abu Dhabi

The McLaren driver was 0.363 seconds quicker than rival Max Verstappen in practice.

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10 h. ago Sky Sports F1's David Croft on Abu Dhabi GP title showdown and who he's backing to win

Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft gives his verdict on title contenders Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale

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13 h. ago McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown will use team orders in Abu Dhabi: ‘We’d be crazy not to’

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

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16 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP live: Norris puts pressure on Piastri as Hamilton misses out in FP1

The British driver would welcome a boost from his McLaren teammate over team orders, with Max Verstappen closing in on a famous comeback and fifth F1 world drivers’ championship

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16 h. ago When is Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: Start time, title permutations and how to watch F1 race live

Yas Marina set to play host to another dramatic season finale

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29 h. ago How can Max Verstappen win F1 title at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Red Bull’s reigning champion will hope to pip McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after remarkable late-season comeback

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32 h. ago Lando Norris can play it down all he likes – an F1 world title would put him among the elite

Norris was keen to underplay the significance of Sunday’s title-decider but will need his McLaren team to execute an efficient weekend to stop Max Verstappen stealing a fifth world championship. Kieran Jackson reports from Abu Dhabi

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32 h. ago Abu Dhabi GP latest as nine drivers replaced and Lando Norris talks McLaren team orders

An epic Abu Dhabi GP awaits this Sunday as McLaren's Lando Norris looks to hold off the threat of Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in search of a first F1 title

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32 h. ago Lando Norris rules out asking McLaren for team orders to assist him in F1 finale

Leader will not ask Piastri for help against VerstappenMcLaren to discuss all relevant scenarios in Abu DhabiLando Norris has said he would not want McLaren to have to use team orders to aid him in winning his first world championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Both he and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, insisted they had not yet discussed the potential use of orders for the decisive grand prix.Norris goes into the 24th and final race of the season as favourite but still in a close, high-pressure fight with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Piastri, enjoying a 12-point lead on Verstappen and 16 on Piastri. Norris will take his first title if he finishes in front of both his rivals or claims third place or better. Verstappen would need to win and hope Norris finishes outside the podium places while Piastri would need to win and have Norris finish sixth or lower. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Lando Norris rules out asking McLaren for team orders to help F1 title bid

Leader will not ask Piastri for favours against VerstappenMcLaren to discuss all relevant scenarios in Abu DhabiLando Norris would not want McLaren to have to use team orders to aid him in winning his first world championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Both he and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, insisted they had not yet discussed the potential use of orders for the decisive grand prix.Norris goes into the 24th and final race of the season as favourite but still in a close, high-pressure fight with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Piastri, enjoying a 12-point lead on Verstappen and 16 on Piastri. Norris will take his first title if he finishes in front of both his rivals or claims third place or better. Verstappen would need to win and hope Norris finishes outside the podium places while Piastri would need to win and have Norris finish sixth or lower. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Lando Norris makes F1 world title admission ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix showdown

Title could go to one of three contenders this weekend

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33 h. ago Lando Norris gives honest answer on Oscar Piastri team orders to help win title

F1 World Championship leader Lando Norris has stated he will not ask McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to step aside to gift him the title through team orders

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33 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP sees 9 drivers replaced including title contender because of strict rule

Nine F1 drivers including multiple world champions and one of the contenders for this season's crown will sit out first practice on Friday as teams fulfil their mandatory rookie driver requirements

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34 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP latest: Norris gives honest answer over McLaren team orders before three

Norris holds a 12-point lead over Verstappen heading into the final race of the season with Piastri also challenging for the title

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34 h. ago Lando Norris reveals stance on McLaren team orders for F1 title showdown

Lando Norris holds a 12-point lead over Max Verstappen ahead of the final race of the season

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34 h. ago McLaren's Abu Dhabi GP team orders, Lando Norris commitment and Max Verstappen admission

McLaren have two horses in the three-way F1 title race heading into the season finale Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but the reigning world champions have an uncomfortable decision to make

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35 h. ago Lando Norris admits he has ‘most to lose’ in Abu Dhabi as lifelong dream beckons

Norris holds a 12-point lead over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri four points further back going into the final race.

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36 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP latest: Norris gives honest answer over McLaren team orders for Piastri in title showdown

Norris holds a 12-point lead over Verstappen heading into the final race of the season with Piastri also challenging for the title

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