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Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen on pole, edges Piastri and Norris!
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06/12/2025 at 15:2606/12/2025 at 15:38 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Max Verstappen delivered when it mattered most, claiming a commanding pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and placing himself directly ahead of title rival Lando Norris for Sunday’s championship showdown. The Red Bull driver’s opening Q3 lap – a 1m22.295s – was already strong enough for pole, and his final run only tightened his grip with a further 0.09s improvement. Norris, fighting to defend his 12-point lead in the standings, endured a tense progression through qualifying as nerves crept in. He ultimately secured second on the grid with a 1m22.408s, narrowly...
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