Max Verstappen delivered a heart-stopping lap under the Yas Marina lights to snatch pole position for the Abu Dhabi GP, beating Lando Norris by a mere 0.201 seconds. With Oscar Piastri starting third, the stage is explosively set for a sensational three-way showdown. One race, 58 laps, three hungry contenders – Sunday promises pure Formula 1 drama.

In the interim, here’s our recap in pictures of Saturday’s action at Yas Marina.

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Michael Delaney

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