Formula 1

Lando Norris set the pace on the opening day of action at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, building a commanding advantage over his championship rival Max Verstappen in the second practice hour.

Ollie Bearman was delighted with Haas’ performance on the opening day of action at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he was confidently in the mix in FP2, ending the session in fourth place.

While Max Verstappen was left feeling “fairly happy” with the balance of his Red Bull after Friday practice in Abu Dhabi, he fears the package is “not quick enough” to challenge for honours as things stand.

Jonathan Wheatley (Kick Sauber), Zak Brown (McLaren) and Laurent Mekies (Red Bull) talk to the press ahead of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri felt that he was “finding [his] feet” during Free Practice 2 in Abu Dhabi after sitting out the day’s opening session, but the McLaren driver was left believing that he has a “pretty good” chance of fighting for pole position on Saturday.

Lando Norris declared that there is “nothing to smile about just yet” after the McLaren driver’s pace-setting start to the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.

McLaren driver Lando Norris set the pace during Friday’s second practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, leading the way from Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell, with team mate Oscar Piastri back in 11th.

Roman Stanek was in flying form at the Yas Marina Circuit, putting in a fine performance to beat Jak Crawford and Invicta Racing team mate Leonardo Fornaroli to pole position.

Live coverage of Friday's second practice session for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Lando Norris started the weekend as he meant to go on, narrowly taking first place over Max Verstappen in FP1 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc close behind in third.

Leading Formula 1 drivers have offered their views and opinions on who they believe will claim the 2025 Drivers' Championship, with a three-way fight between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri set to take place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has confirmed that the team are prepared to use team orders to ensure one of their drivers wins the Championship in Abu Dhabi, concluding that “it would be crazy not to”.

Lando Norris kicked off the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend by going fastest during first practice, the McLaren driver heading championship rival Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025.

A total of nine rookie drivers will be in action during Friday’s first practice session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari, Williams, Racing Bulls, Haas, Aston Martin and Alpine all making line-up changes for FP1.

The 2025 season reaches its crescendo at Yas Marina, with a three-way fight for the World Drivers’ Championship separated by just 16 points. Which title contender will deliver in the decider?

The Formula 1 paddock reconvenes this weekend for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with all eyes on who will take this year's Drivers' title.

Lewis Hamilton has suggested that he and Ferrari may need to look at making changes to personnel ahead of 2026, with the seven-time World Champion admitting that they will examine factors that could help to “optimise our teamwork” after a challenging 2025.

After 23 Grands Prix and six Sprints, it comes down to one final race – with three drivers in the hunt for the Drivers’ Championship at the death for the first time in 15 years. Lando Norris leads the way, 12 points clear of reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, with Oscar Piastri four further adrift. In Abu Dhabi, the sport’s governing body, the FIA, brought the three of them together on a sofa for the final Thursday press conference of the season...