Lando Norris began the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend fastest as he looks to turn his championship lead into a maiden Formula 1 title, but can he stay there?
Norris topped Friday practice, showing pace in both the daytime first session and the more representative second session at dusk. He heads into the finale leading the championship by 12 points over Max Verstappen, with Oscar Piastri a further four points back. The strong start gives Norris momentum, but with Verstappen and Piastri close in the standings the fight for the title remains finely balanced.
By Lawrence Barretto