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Verstappen beats Leclerc to Abu Dhabi pole as Perez underwhelms
Max Verstappen claimed a convincing pole position in the final F1 qualifying session of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Marko wades in on Hamilton-Red Bull saga and reveals ‘condition’ set
Helmut Marko has claimed Lewis Hamilton “authorised” the contact between his father and Red Bull and has revealed the one “condition” he apparently requested.

Russell heads McLarens as Red Bull struggle in final practice
George Russell set the pace in final practice at F1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Red Bull unusually struggled.

Rule tweak sees pitlane overtaking banned after Verstappen’s antics
A tweak to the race director’s notes has prohibited pit lane overtaking after Max Verstappen muscled past his rivals in second practice for F1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

“Big secrets!” - Russell jokes about mystery Mercedes tests in Abu Dhabi
George Russell has joked that Mercedes were doing ‘secret’ tests in Abu Dhabi before clarifying whether they were actually doing work ahead of 2024.

Sainz reveals cause of FP2 crash that left him ‘surprised’ and ‘a little sore’
Carlos Sainz says he “felt like a complete passenger” in his heavy crash during second practice at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Hamilton predicts 'challenge' to make Q3 - but he's not 'going to make excuses'
Lewis Hamilton believes it might be difficult to make Q3 after his one session of running in Abu Dhabi was disrupted by two red flags.

Mercedes and Ferrari’s £8m duel for P2 examined ahead of Abu Dhabi showdown
Mercedes and Ferrari’s fierce duel for second place in the 2023 F1 championship comes to a head at this weekend’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Norris “more confident than Vegas” despite “messy” Friday in Abu Dhabi
Lando Norris says he’s “more confident” about McLaren’s chances this weekend than in Las Vegas despite a “messy” Friday practice.

‘They have to move!’ - Verstappen vents at ‘silly’ slow drivers in pit lane
Max Verstappen says it was a “bit silly” for drivers to be blocking him in the pit lane during second practice at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

New rookie contender under consideration for Williams 2024 seat
Frederik Vesti is reportedly being considered for Williams’ 2024 F1 seat.

Leclerc tops truncated FP2 as Sainz wrecks Ferrari, Hulkenberg crashes
Charles Leclerc topped a truncated second practice at the F1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Carlos Sainz and Nico Hulkenberg both crashed.

Sargeant reprimanded, Williams fined over Doohan FP1 near-miss
Logan Sargeant has been handed a reprimand and Williams have been fined €5,000 over his near-miss with Jack Doohan in F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix opening practice.

Wolff’s swearing sanction: “Last time, when I was 12! But there’s a big picture”
Toto Wolff insists there is a serious message behind the amusement of his punishment for swearing.

Horner reveals - and details - specifics of contact with Hamilton’s dad
Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner has set the record straight on the specifics of his contact with Lewis Hamilton's father.

F1 sprint set to be tweaked, teams banned from starting work early on 2026 cars
The FIA has confirmed that F1’s sprint format will be tweaked further for 2024, with changes set to be made to the schedule and parc ferme regulations.

Russell sets FP1 pace as 10 rookies fill in for Verstappen, Hamilton and co
George Russell set the pace in opening practice at the F1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as 10 rookies filled in for full-time drivers including Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Fuming Wolff criticises Horner over claim that Hamilton contacted Red Bull
Toto Wolff insists he doesn’t know “what drives the guy” as he gave his first reaction to Christian Horner’s claims about Lewis Hamilton.

Mercedes and McLaren renew power unit agreement
Mercedes and McLaren have renewed their power unit agreement until 2030.

Lewis Hamilton’s father named as “representative” at centre of Red Bull drama
Lewis Hamilton’s father has been named as the “representative” who was in contact with Red Bull.

The three teams to bring upgrades to F1 2023’s finale
Only three F1 teams have brought new upgrades for this weekend’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Revealed: The 10 rookies driving in Abu Dhabi FP1 today
It is mandatory for all F1 teams to run rookie drivers on at least two occasions during the 2023 season.

Who is Frederik Vesti? The Mercedes talent replacing Hamilton in practice today
FIA Formula 2 star Fredrik Vesti will replace Lewis Hamilton in first practice for the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but who is he? And why is he driving the W14?

Horner defiant about Hamilton approach amid conflicting claims and denials
Christian Horner has insisted Lewis Hamilton’s camp did contact Red Bull about possibly driving for the team during the 2024 F1 season.