Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB20, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-24, the rest of the field at the start
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So it all comes down to this. The 2025 Formula 1 world title will be decided at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri all have hopes of glory.
It will be the first time since the 2021 edition of this race that the F1 championship will be decided on the final day, as back then Verstappen claimed his first crown in that very famous clash with Lewis Hamilton.
But now things are different, as the Red Bull driver is chasing a fifth world title while McLaren pair Norris and Piastri are searching for their first. So which way will it go? Quite frankly, nobody knows because anything can happen at a season finale, though Norris does head in as favourite.
The Briton leads second-placed Verstappen by 12 points and is 16 ahead of Piastri in third. It could therefore be his time. Regardless, it promises to be enthralling so here is all to know about this weekend's contest.
Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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For F1 fans in the United Kingdom this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is available via Sky Sports, which is the exclusive, live broadcast holder of the championship in the country. It means the racing can also be streamed via Sky Go or NOW. Channel 4 will also broadcast highlights on free-to-air television.
In the United States, meanwhile, ESPN will broadcast the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the final time before Apple takes over from next year. For other countries/regions, see below:
Europe
Americas
Asia
Oceania
Africa
Live coverage of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend is available on Autosport with commentary of every session starting with opening practice.
Friday 5 December: Free Practice 1 and 2
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend is naturally expected to be held in hot and dry conditions, but it will be quite cloudy for Friday practice. Aside from that though, 28C is expected for the opening session with the temperature remaining stable throughout the afternoon. There will also be high humidity levels of 41-42%.
Saturday 6 December: Practice 3 and Qualifying
The hot and dry conditions will continue into Saturday which, unlike Friday, is expected to have a completely blue sky with no clouds. FP3 is expected to take place in 29C heat, which should drop to around 26C come qualifying at 6pm locally. Although the temperature will drop in time for qualifying, the humidity levels will rise from 37% to 54%.
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Sunday 7 December: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race day will also occur in hot and dry conditions just like Saturday. That is despite the contest not starting until 5pm, when it will be around 29C with 38% humidity levels and almost no chance of rain.
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- The Autosport.com Team
Source: Autosport