8 h. ago Norris’ date with F1 destiny arrives as he aims to keep Verstappen and Piastri at bay

He has a 12-point lead before Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GP but the British driver vows to ‘crack on’ if the title goes elsewhereThe atmosphere at a season-deciding finale in the Formula One world championship is like no other. The paddock positively hums with a febrile, pulsing excitement and sense of expectation that is impossible to ignore. Amid all of which the title favourite, Lando Norris, finds himself at the moment he has dedicated his life toward, destiny lying in his own hands.After a gruelling 23-race trek around the world, the conclusion of all the work, sacrifice and effort will be decided in just an hour and a half on Sunday afternoon in Abu Dhabi. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The McLaren driver will secure his maiden world championship if he finishes at least third in Sunday’s race.

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12 h. ago Where Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri stand after Abu Dhabi GP first day

Friday's running at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is in the books and Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri have spoken about how they feel ahead of Sunday's title showdown

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12 h. ago Who do you think will win the F1 title this weekend? Take our poll and have your say

For the first time in 15 years, three drivers are still in the Formula 1 title hunt on the final day with Lando Norris leading but Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri hunting him down at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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13 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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14 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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17 h. ago Lando Norris edges Max Verstappen in first Abu Dhabi practice as Oscar Piastri sits out

Three-way title decider gets underway at Yas Marina

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36 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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36 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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39 h. ago F1 LIVE: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri speak ahead of Abu Dhabi showdown

The outcome of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will decide whether Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri can stop Max Verstappen winning a fifth consecutive Formula 1 drivers' title

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39 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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39 h. ago Oscar Piastri to miss Abu Dhabi GP session in defining F1 weekend

Oscar Piastri will not be behind the wheel of his McLaren car in FP1 at the Championship-defining Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to an F1 rule

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42 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP latest: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri address media ahead of title battle

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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3 d. ago Oscar Piastri replaced by McLaren at Abu Dhabi GP as Lando Norris discovers new team

McLaren have following mandatory Formula 1 rules by replacing Oscar Piastri during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend

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4 d. ago How Lando Norris can beat Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to F1 title in Abu Dhabi

Briton missed chance to clinch championship in Qatar

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4 d. ago Max Verstappen relaxed ahead of F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi: ‘It doesn’t really matter’

Verstappen heads to this weekend’s F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi only 12 points behind Lando Norris

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5 d. ago Max Verstappen takes F1 title race to Abu Dhabi after dramatic Qatar GP victory

Verstappen capitalised on an early safety car to reduce the deficit in the world championship to 12 points, while McLaren’s call not to pit either Oscar Piastri nor Lando Norris cost them dear

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5 d. ago How Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen can win F1 title in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen’s victory in the Qatar Grand Prix means the three-way F1 championship battle goes down to the final lap – here is how all three can win the title

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5 d. ago F1 standings: Lando Norris denied as Max Verstappen takes three

Reigning four-time world champion trails by only 12 points heading into thrilling finale in Abu Dhabi, with Oscar Piastri third

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