Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 — Weekend Preview

Round 24 of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship takes the field to Yas Island, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — The Season Finale. Max Verstappen leads the championship with 391 points, 72 points ahead of Lando Norris.

Driver Championship (entering R24):
P1: Max Verstappen — 391 pts (9W, 14P)
P2: Lando Norris — 319 pts (3W, 12P)
P3: Charles Leclerc — 312 pts (3W, 12P)
P4: Oscar Piastri — 264 pts (2W, 8P)
P5: Carlos Sainz — 244 pts (2W, 8P)

Constructor Championship:
P1: McLaren — 583 pts
P2: Ferrari — 562 pts
P3: Red Bull Racing — 529 pts
P4: Mercedes — 411 pts
P5: Aston Martin — 92 pts

Yas Island is a balanced challenge.

Recent winners at Yas Island:
- 2025: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2024: Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2023: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2022: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)

Tyre strategy data will be available after practice sessions provide degradation information.

Battles to watch:

Championship battle: Max Verstappen vs Lando Norris — 72 points separate them.