3 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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9 h. ago Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris sets pace in practice as Max Verstappen second

Championship leader showing no nerves at Yas Marina

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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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12 h. ago Lando Norris squeezes out Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice

McLaren’s Norris has to finish third on Sunday to be assured of his maiden world championship title.

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12 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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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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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 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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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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38 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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40 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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4 d. ago Max Verstappen prepared to ‘maximise everything’ in F1 season

Red Bull driver can win fifth world title in Abu DhabiDutchman was 104 points behind top after Dutch GPMax Verstappen is fired-up to go to Abu Dhabi and compete for his fifth F1 world championship after the Dutchman won in Qatar, narrowed the gap to 12 points within the championship leader, Lando Norris and overtook Oscar Piastri to set up a three-way season-deciding finale at the Yas Marina circuit.Verstappen delivered a superb drive for Red Bull in Lusail on Sunday but it was a victory handed to him by McLaren, who made a calamitous strategy call for Norris and Piastri. Continue reading...

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