Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 — Weekend Preview

Round 24 of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship takes the field to Yas Island, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — The Season Finale. Lando Norris leads the championship with 379 points, 15 points ahead of Max Verstappen.

Driver Championship (entering R24):
P1: Lando Norris — 379 pts (7W, 17P)
P2: Max Verstappen — 364 pts (7W, 14P)
P3: Oscar Piastri — 363 pts (7W, 15P)
P4: George Russell — 279 pts (2W, 9P)
P5: Charles Leclerc — 213 pts (0W, 7P)

Constructor Championship:
P1: McLaren — 742 pts
P2: Mercedes — 414 pts
P3: Red Bull Racing — 385 pts
P4: Ferrari — 344 pts
P5: Williams — 124 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: Lando Norris vs Max Verstappen — 15 points separate them.