The starting grid for the Abu Dhabi GP

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McLaren has secured a front-row lockout for today’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Lando Norris claiming pole position ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri.

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz will start from third, followed by Max Verstappen in fourth. Verstappen was promoted one position after Nico Hulkenberg received a three-place grid penalty for overtaking two cars in the tunnel section when exiting the pit lane.

As a result of Hulkenberg's penalty, Pierre Gasly moves up to fifth, with Mercedes' George Russell in sixth. Hulkenberg now starts from seventh.

Fernando Alonso and Valtteri Bottas will line up in eighth and ninth, while Sergio Perez takes tenth, in what is expected to be his final race for Red Bull.

Lewis Hamilton, who faced a surprising Q1 elimination, will start from 16th in his last race with Mercedes.

Charles Leclerc, who was given a 10-place grid penalty due to a battery change on his Ferrari, starts from 18th.

The Williams duo of Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto complete the grid in 19th and 20th, each handed a five-place grid penalty for exceeding their gearbox allocation for the season.

The starting grid for Formula 1's season finale in Yas Marina.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.