Sports · 6 December 2025
Verstappen Secures Crucial Pole Position in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Title Decider
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Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, beating championship leader Lando Norris by 0.201 seconds in a thrilling qualifying session. The Red Bull driver, aided by teammate Yuki Tsunoda's slipstream, set a stunning lap time of 1:22.207s to edge out both McLaren drivers. Norris starts second with Piastri third, setting up an epic three-way title fight for Sunday's season finale, where Norris leads by 12 points.
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