Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole

Red Bull's Max Verstappen beat his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position with an imposing performance in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Both Verstappen's laps in the final session were good enough for pole. He was 0.201 seconds ahead of Norris, who edged Piastri by 0.029secs.

Norris heads Verstappen by 12 points going into the final race of the season, with Piastri a further four adrift of the Briton.

Norris will be champion if he finishes on the podium regardless of anyone else's result.

Verstappen would win a fifth consecutive title if he wins the race with Norris in fourth or lower.

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