George Russell was quickest in a good last follow for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the three title contenders intently matched forward of qualifying in a while Saturday.
Lando Norris was simply 0.004s slower than Russell however quickest of the trio seeking to win the championship with Max Verstappen 0.124s off the tempo in third and Oscar Piastri in fifth.
A dramatic session additionally noticed Lewis Hamilton crash at excessive velocity, so Ferrari have a race in opposition to time to get his automobile repaired for the all-important qualifying at 2pm UK time (build-up from 1.15pm) on Sky Sports activities Predominant Occasion and Sky Sports activities F1.
The final 10 races in Abu Dhabi have been received from pole and Norris has constantly been quickest of the title protagonists, having topped each of Friday’s classes.
A podium for Norris in Sunday’s race will assure he’s F1 world champion for the primary time, no matter the place Verstappen and Piastri end.
“Lando seems to be under control so far, the pressure is not there yet totally but that has been impressive,” stated Sky Sports activities F1‘s Nico Rosberg.
Norris almost collided with Yuki Tsunoda early in last follow when the Purple Bull driver was going slowly in the course of the monitor in the direction of Flip 11.
It compelled Norris to take avoiding motion and run broad in what might have been a pricey shunt earlier than qualifying.
One other incident concerned Tsunoda once more, this time within the pit lane as Mercedes launched Kimi Antonelli into the trail of Tsunoda.
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Mercedes are being investigated for an unsafe launch within the pit lane as Kimi Antonelli makes contact with Purple Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda.
Sky Sports activities F1’s Abu Dhabi GP schedule
Saturday December 6
1.15pm: Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying build-up*
2pm: ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING*
4pm: Ted’s Qualifying Pocket book*
Sunday December 7
9.10am: F2 Function Race
11am: Grand Prix Sunday: Abu Dhabi GP build-up*
1pm: THE ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX*
3pm: Chequered Flag: Abu Dhabi GP response*
4pm: Ted’s Pocket book
*additionally on Sky Sports activities Predominant Occasion
The 2025 Formulation 1 season concludes with the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix reside on Sky Sports activities F1 this weekend with Sunday’s race at 1pm (build-up from 11am). Stream Sky Sports activities with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime
