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Lando Norris's title hopes could be in Oscar Piastri's hands Will Oscar Piastri obey team orders and help Lando Norris win the F1 2025 title at the Abu Dhabi GP? McLaren boss Zak Brown has spoken out.

Would Oscar Piastri obey McLaren team orders in Abu Dhabi?

Zak Brown: “Yes. Our drivers have always complied with team wishes, just as we comply with their wishes..."

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Yuki Tsunoda 'doesn't know what's going on' in heartbreaking Red Bull update Yuki Tsunoda has admitted he "doesn't know what's going on" ahead of his final Red Bull appearance at the F1 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Yuki Tsunoda's week isn't getting any better 💔

He was nearly 1s slower than Max Verstappen in FP2

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Lando Norris issues 'not completely happy' warning despite ominous Abu Dhabi GP pace McLaren driver Lando Norris has warned there's "nothing to smile about just yet" despite topping both Friday practice sessions in Abu Dhabi.

Lando Norris warned he has "nothing to smile about just yet", after topping both Friday practice sessions in Abu Dhabi. #F1

McLaren boss grilled on latest Norris vs Piastri team orders clue McLaren boss Zak Brown has been grilled on a potential U-turn in imposing team orders on Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Abu Dhabi.

Zak Brown has denied making a "U-turn" on McLaren's team order stance, after saying the team would get involved to secure the title if circumstances called for it.

Abu Dhabi GP: Norris stamps his authority in FP2 as Piastri finishes outside top 10 Lando Norris made a perfect start to the Abu Dhabi title decider as he finished Friday's practices comfortable P1 ahead of Max Verstappen.

Lando Norris stamped his authority in FP2 by 0.3s ahead of Max Verstappen, while Oscar Piastri finished outside of the top ten

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F1 LIVE: FP2 as it happens under the lights at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix The next F1 live action of the weekend sees many drivers return to their cockpits to take part in FP2 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Qualifying simulations are starting, with Max Verstappen going half a second clear before Isack Hadjar slots in two tenths behind.

No further investigation required by the FIA, with Verstappen having looked to get out of Norris' way on the exit of Turn 1.

F1 LIVE: FP2 as it happens under the lights at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix The next F1 live action of the weekend sees many drivers return to their cockpits to take part in FP2 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen has been noted for potentially impeding Lando Norris, receiving a late radio call that the McLaren driver was starting a lap.

F1 LIVE: FP2 as it happens under the lights at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix The next F1 live action of the weekend sees many drivers return to their cockpits to take part in FP2 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

We're underway in FP2, with the drivers getting their first laps on the board.

Follow the session live:

F1 LIVE: FP2 as it happens under the lights at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix The next F1 live action of the weekend sees many drivers return to their cockpits to take part in FP2 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

It's almost time for FP2 in Abu Dhabi!

All the full-time drivers will return to their cockpits, join us as the action unfolds at Yas Marina:

DRS, we hardly knew ye.

Abu Dhabi will be the final weekend in which the movable rear wing overtaking aid will be in use. Has it been a net benefit for F1?

McLaren make key team order update ahead of Abu Dhabi title decider Having refused to issue team orders all year, McLaren has finally conceded it may tell one of their drivers to step aside this weekend.

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Zak Brown has conceded McLaren WILL use team orders to secure the Drivers' title this weekend, if push comes to shove.

Abu Dhabi GP: Beginning of the end with Norris ahead of Verstappen in FP1 It may only be practice, but Lando Norris seized the early advantage in Abu Dhabi as he beat Max Verstappen.

Advantage Lando Norris and Max Verstappen with Oscar Piastri on the back foot after missing FP1.

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F1 LIVE: FP1 action as it happens from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix It's time for the first F1 live action of the final weekend of the 2025 season, as FP1 takes place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

😅 Charles Leclerc spins at Turn 5, to which brother Arthur responds on team radio: "I think Charles is doing some burnouts for the fans!"

F1 LIVE: FP1 action as it happens from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix It's time for the first F1 live action of the final weekend of the 2025 season, as FP1 takes place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Ollie Bearman is told he'll need to retire the car from the session, after suffering a leak earlier in FP1.

F1 LIVE: FP1 action as it happens from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix It's time for the first F1 live action of the final weekend of the 2025 season, as FP1 takes place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Ollie Bearman is crawling back to the pit lane after a leak on his car, while Nico Hulkenberg sits top of the standings at this stage.

F1 LIVE: FP1 action as it happens from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix It's time for the first F1 live action of the final weekend of the 2025 season, as FP1 takes place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

We're underway in Abu Dhabi, with nine rookies joining the mix for this final FP1 of the season.

F1 LIVE: FP1 action as it happens from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix It's time for the first F1 live action of the final weekend of the 2025 season, as FP1 takes place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

It's almost time for FP1 in Abu Dhabi!

Join us live for the first session of the weekend:

Britain's newest F1 driver, Arvid Lindblad, heads to the Red Bull garage to prepare for FP1 in Abu Dhabi.

He'll be joining the grid full-time next season, with Racing Bulls.

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Lewis Hamilton rumours tipped to enter overdrive amid mindless McLaren mistake Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the F1 2025 Qatar Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri second for McLaren and Carlos Sainz third for Williams.

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Could Lewis Hamilton do a Rosberg and retire after this weekend? He ticks all the boxes...

✅ Nearly 41
✅ Growing frustration
✅ Situation worsening

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Isack Hadjar reveals approach to avoid being 'stomped over' by Max Verstappen Isack Hadjar has said he's already accepted being beaten by Max Verstappen when they first line up as Red Bull teammates.

Isack Hadjar on his Red Bull switch: "I can’t be more ready for this. It’s perfect."

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Yuki Tsunoda 'disappointed and p***ed off' after Red Bull demotion Yuki Tsunoda believes the reality of his demotion from a Red Bull race seat for F1 2026 hasn't quite hit him fully.

Speaking for the first time since his demotion from Red Bull, Yuki Tsunoda told me that the reality of his demotion hasn't quite hit him yet. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP

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Carlos Sainz backs 'as quick as anyone' driver to win the World title Needing only a P3 in the Abu Dhabi to win the title, Carlos Sainz concedes it won't be easy for Lando Norris to finish on the podium

Carlos Sainz on the title race: "I think Abu Dhabi is a Lando track..."

FIA data highlights frequency of 'controversial' F1 penalties The FIA has peeled back the curtain on stewarding in Formula 1 following a meeting with the drivers in Qatar.

The FIA has released data surrounding the stewards' decisions in 2025, with less than one per cent of incidents deemed 'controversial'.

How busy was the pre-Abu Dhabi press conference, you ask?

In a word: Yes.

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Lando Norris puts Oscar Piastri under the spotlight over key McLaren question Lando Norris says he would help Oscar Piastri defeat Max Verstappen in the F1 2025 title fight if the McLaren drivers roles were reversed.

Lando Norris admitted "I would love it" if McLaren team orders helped him if required on Sunday, but conceded that's "up to Oscar", should such a moment arise.

Dutch media getting Max Verstappen's thoughts ahead of the weekend. Just a small bit of interest... #F1 #AbuDhabiGP