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• Norris’ date with F1 destiny arrives as he aims to keep Verstappen and Piastri at bay

  05-12-2025 21:00
  He has a 12-point lead before Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GP but the British driver vows to ‘crack on’ if the title goes elsewhereThe atmosphere at a season-deciding finale in the Formula One world championship is like no other. The paddock positively hums with a febrile, pulsing excitement and sense of expectation that is impossible to ignore. Amid all of which the title favourite, Lando Norris, finds himself at the moment he has dedicated his life toward, destiny lying in his own hand
  
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• Team bosses promise ‘clean’ fight as FIA does not repeat 2021 warning to contenders | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 18:25 via racefans.net
  Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will keep their championship fight clean on Sunday, their team bosses have said.
  
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• “The world discovered an even more extraordinary Max this season” – Mekies | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 17:41 via racefans.net
  Max Verstappen has proved this year he is an even better driver than people realised before, says his team principal Laurent Mekies.
  
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• Norris and Verstappen closely matched in practice

  05-12-2025 17:28 via bbc.com
  Championship leader McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace in Friday practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  
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• Data: Rapid midfielders could surprise championship contenders in qualifying | 2025 Abu Dhabi GP Friday practice analysis

  05-12-2025 17:06 via racefans.net
  McLaren look in good shape at Yas Marina again but several rapid midfielders could spring a surprise in qualifying.
  
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• McLaren will use team orders in quest for F1 world drivers’ title in Abu Dhabi

  05-12-2025 16:48
  CEO Zak Brown: ‘We’re going to do what we can to win’Verstappen could pip Norris and Piastri to championshipZak Brown has said McLaren will use team orders for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri if required to ensure the team secure the Formula One drivers’ championship in the season finale at Abu Dhabi on Sunday.With Red Bull’s Max Verstappen trailing Norris by 10 points, the Dutchman still has a good shot at taking the title from McLaren’s grasp. Piastri is a fu
  
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• Brown slams 'uneducated' Australian politician for Norris-Piastri bias claim

  05-12-2025 16:20 via skysports.com
  
  McLaren chief Zak Brown says an Australian politician who suggested the team has favoured Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri this season is "uninformed and uneducated."
  
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• 'Nothing to smile about' - Norris plays down fast start to title decider

  05-12-2025 16:17 via skysports.com
  
  Lando Norris says he has "nothing to smile about" despite a fast start to the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by topping both Friday practice sessions.
  
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• Verstappen happy with Red Bull’s balance, Tsunoda mystified by lack of pace | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 16:00 via racefans.net
  Max Verstappen was happy with Red Bull's balance but Yuki Tsunoda said his gap to the leaders was "one of the worst of the season."
  
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• Piastri unconcerned at ending Friday practice 11th after missing first session | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 15:28 via racefans.net
  Oscar Piastri was satisfied with his car's balance despite ending the second practice session 11th and missing the first.
  
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• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Practice highlights

  05-12-2025 15:11 via skysports.com
  
  Highlights from the two practice sessions at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  
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• Norris leads Verstappen again, Piastri 11th in second practice | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 15:05 via racefans.net
  Lando Norris led championship rival Max Verstappen again in second practice at the Yas Marina, by a wider margin than he did earlier in the day.
  
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• Norris in perfect start at Abu Dhabi decider to outpace Verstappen

  05-12-2025 15:00 via skysports.com
  
  Lando Norris completed a perfect start to Formula 1's title-deciding weekend to outpace Max Verstappen in second practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri finished only 11th fastest.
  
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• Norris completes perfect start at Abu Dhabi decider to outpace Verstappen

  05-12-2025 15:00 via skysports.com
  
  Lando Norris completed a perfect start to Formula 1's title-deciding weekend to outpace Max Verstappen in second practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri finished only 11th fastest.
  
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• 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice in pictures | F1 Pictures

  05-12-2025 14:54 via racefans.net
  Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina.
  
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• As it happened: 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix second practice | RaceFans Live

  05-12-2025 13:45 via racefans.net
  Follow the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix second practice session on RaceFans Live.
  
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• McLaren prepared to use team orders in Abu Dhabi

  05-12-2025 13:18 via bbc.com
  McLaren are prepared to use Oscar Piastri to help Lando Norris' title bid in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, says Zak Brown.
  
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• Lawson: I would have ‘got my head around’ Red Bull’s car with more than two races | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 12:28 via racefans.net
  Liam Lawson said his time at Red Bull before the team dropped him was 'so short I honestly don't even really remember them'.
  
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• Norris leads Verstappen in extremely close first practice session in Yas Marina | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 11:39 via racefans.net
  The only two championship contenders to take part in first practice for this weekend's title-deciding race ended the session at the top of the times.
  
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• Norris edges Verstappen in first practice at Abu Dhabi title decider

  05-12-2025 11:30 via skysports.com
  
  Championship leader Lando Norris edged out his title rival Max Verstappen to set the pace in first practice at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  
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• McLaren deny “U-turn” after confirming they are prepared to issue team orders | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 10:27 via racefans.net
  McLaren say their willingness to use team orders this weekend is no different to how they approached the world championship last year.
  
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• As it happened: 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice | RaceFans Live

  05-12-2025 10:15 via racefans.net
  Follow the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice session on RaceFans Live.
  
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• When has the F1 drivers' championship been decided on the final day?

  05-12-2025 09:56 via bbc.com
  Our Ask Me Anything team explore when Formula 1 titles have been won in the final race of a season.
  
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• McLaren confirm willingness to use team orders to deny Verstappen title

  05-12-2025 09:40 via skysports.com
  
  McLaren chief Zak Brown has confirmed he is willing to implement team orders at this weekend's title decider in Abu Dhabi to ensure Max Verstappen is unable to beat Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship.
  
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• Title fight ‘surprised’ Gasly: ‘I thought McLaren could’ve sealed it four races ago’ | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 09:14 via racefans.net
  Pierre Gasly says he did not expect this year's drivers' championship fight to go down to the final race of the season.
  
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• Sports quiz of the week: Premier League goals, Ashes centuries and the F1 finale

  05-12-2025 09:00
  Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, motor sport, rugby union and snooker? Continue reading...
  
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• Winning the championship “would mean my life until now has been a success” – Norris | Formula 1

  05-12-2025 08:15 via racefans.net
  Lando Norris said trying to win the world championship has "been my whole life" and victory this weekend "would mean the world to me."
  
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• Round-up: Finale will be ‘nerve-wracking’ for Norris and Piastri says Verstappen, and more | RaceFans Round-up

  05-12-2025 01:01 via racefans.net
  Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
  
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