How the 2025 F1 title can be won, or lost, at Abu Dhabi GP

For the first time since 2010, a Formula 1 title decider will involve more than two drivers, with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri still in contention, following the Dutchman's victory at the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Norris is still going into the Abu Dhabi round with a significant advantage, as he will become a world champion if he finishes the Yas Marina race on the podium.

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Verstappen and Piastri, however, need both a podium finish and a disaster for Norris – but stranger things have happened.

Lando Norris champion in Abu Dhabi if...

Lando Norris

Max Verstappen

oSCAR pIASTRI

Norris wins regardless

Norris wins regardless

Norris wins regardless

Norris wins regardless

Norris wins regardless

Norris wins regardless

2nd or lower

Norris can win regardless

2nd or lower

Norris can win regardless

2nd or lower

2nd or lower

2nd or lower

2nd or lower

3rd or lower

2nd or lower

4th or lower

2nd or lower

10th

4th or lower

3rd or lower

11th or lower

4th or lower

3rd or lower

Max Verstappen champion in Abu Dhabi if...

Lando Norris

Max Verstappen

oSCAR pIASTRI

4th or lower

Verstappen wins regardless

8th or lower

3rd or lower

9th or lower

2nd or lower

Oscar Piastri champion in Abu Dhabi if...

Lando Norris

Max Verstappen

oSCAR pIASTRI

6th or lower

Piastri wins regardless

10th or lower

4th or lower

How many points will they have if they finish...?

Lando Norris

Max Verstappen

Oscar Piastri

10th

11th+

In the event of a tie-breaker, Norris prevails over Piastri and Verstappen by virtue of his second-place finishes

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