Max Verstappen took a brilliant pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Catch up on everything that happened on Saturday in a decisive weekend for the 2025 F1 world championship at Yas Marina.

Max Verstappen has made a remarkable return to Formula 1 this season, and with the opportunity to reclaim the World Championship title, his performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend will be absolutely critical.

Max Verstappen joined girlfriend Kelly Piquet in her birthday celebrations after the F1 season concluded with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver won the Abu Dhabi race and finished second in the F1 World Championship.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen managed to beat McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the F1 2025 Abu Dhabi GP.

McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris made a perfect start to the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend with the fastest laps in both Friday practice sessions while Red Bull rival Max Verstappen was second.

Four-time defending Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen captured the pole position for Sunday's title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Kelly Piquet started her 37th Birthday celebration early, attending the F1 Season finale in Abu Dhabi to support her boyfriend Max Verstappen. The Brazilian model, 37, gave followers a glimpse into her time at the event in an Instagram post from Sunday,

Helmut Marko’s blunt claim that Max Verstappen would have been champion if Christian Horner had been dismissed earlier is more than frustration — it matches Red Bull’s results. The numbers, timing, and tone all point to a team that acted too late to save its season.