Max Verstappen will start his hunt for a fifth straight F1 crown from pole in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Two qualifying laps in Q3 were good enough for pole as the world champion beat both rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Norris only needs a podium of any kind to claim the title, even if Verstappen wins, whilst if that does happen, Verstappen needs Norris to finish fourth or lower.
For Piastri, he needs to finish either first or second, with a win meaning it does not matter where Verstappen finishes, and Norris needing to be sixth or lower.
Lewis Hamilton's woes continued for Ferrari as he took 16th in yet another Q1 exit.
Check out the full starting grid for the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix below!
NOTE: The grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA.
Full starting grid for 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2nd | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 3rd | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 4th | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 5th | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 6th | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 7th | Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake |
| 8th | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 9th | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 10th | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 11th | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 12th | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 13th | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 14th | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 15th | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 16th | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 17th | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 18th | Nico Hulkenberg | Stake |
| 19th | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 20th | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
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