After an intense weekend in Qatar, the Formula 1 World Championship is approaching its grand finale at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. The penultimate round has reshuffled the cards, reigniting the battle for the constructors' title between McLaren and Ferrari and giving Max Verstappen a victory that, although unexpected, has reaffirmed his dominance. Ferrari took advantage of McLaren's mistakes to recover three important points, reducing the gap to 21 points. In the meantime, Verstappen's Red Bull, already mathematically world champion, has shown a return to form that could influence the outcome of the final round. Let's see the schedule of the Abu Dhabi GP and what awaits us in this decisive event.
A game still open
In Qatar, Ferrari took advantage of a difficult weekend for McLaren to stay in the race. The Woking team, which had the chance to close the constructors' race, saw its advantage slip away due to a penalty handed out to Lando Norris for not slowing down under the yellow flag. This mistake compromised a result that seemed within reach, allowing Ferrari to get dangerously close in the standings.
On the other hand, Max Verstappen took a dominant victory, overturning expectations after starting in second place. Red Bull, coming from a difficult period, showed resilience, proving that it can still play a decisive role, at least in this final part of the season.
Abu Dhabi: A Challenge Between McLaren and Ferrari
At Yas Marina, all eyes will be on the battle between Ferrari and McLaren. For the Maranello team, it will be essential to maximize the performance of its drivers, while McLaren cannot afford any further missteps. The battle for the constructors' title promises to be tight, with a gap that still leaves the games open.
Let's not forget then Max Verstappen, which could indirectly influence the fight between the two rival teams. After the victory in Qatar, the world champion will want to close the season with another high-level performance.
Not just F1. In Abu Dhabi, there will also be a fight in Formula 2, with Gabriel Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar separated by just half a point in the title race.
Abu Dhabi GP timetable
Here the program complete weekend:
Friday December 6
• 10 Free Practice 30 (Sky Sport F1)
• 14 Free Practice 00 (Sky Sport F2)
Saturday December 7
• 11 Free Practice 30 (Sky Sport F3)
• 15pm Qualifying (Sky Sport F00, broadcast on TV1 at 8pm)
Sunday December 8
• 14pm Race (Sky Sport F00, delayed on TV1 at 8pm)
Who will triumph at the Yas Marina Circuit?
