7 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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10 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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10 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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10 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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10 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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10 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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11 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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12 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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12 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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12 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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13 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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13 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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14 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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14 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP latest: Norris, Verstappen and Piastri exchange verbals ahead of 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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15 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP latest: Norris hits back at McLaren critics before title decider with Verstappen and Piastri

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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16 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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17 h. ago George Russell: ‘McLaren must accept fate and not interfere in F1 title race’

Lando Norris needs a podium to win his first title and it has been suggested that McLaren could instruct Oscar Piastri to allow his teammate through and hand Norris the title, should the situation arise in Sunday’s title-decider

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18 h. ago The three F1 title finales that show why Lando Norris is far from safe in Abu Dhabi

Norris only needs a podium finish but championship-deciders in 2010, 2007 and 1986 should serve as a warning shot to the Briton and give Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri room for encouragement

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57 h. ago Who is Arvid Lindblad? British teen set for F1 bow in 2026 after bold prediction to Lando Norris

Lindblad has been promoted to an F1 seat at Red Bull’s sister team, Racing Bulls, for next season

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58 h. ago International badminton star Axelsen aiming to put injury woes behind him at YONEX All England Championships

Axelsen won the YONEX All England title in 2020 and 2022, and the Dane also reached the final and lost the year before each of those victories.

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