First F1 Esports title decided by final-lap pass
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: First F1 Esports title decided by final-lap pass • Teams voted for power unit penalties – Todt • McLaren and Honda ‘could reunite’
Bottas gets a chance to redeem himself in final race
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pre-race analysis
The stakes are high for Valtteri Bottas. He’s had a difficult second half of the season but victory in the final race could see him end the year on a high.
Lap time watch: How much quicker were the 2017 cars?
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The 2017 F1 rules were intended to create faster cars. That clearly happened, but just how big a step did they take?
Stroll intends to focus on qualifying in off-season
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lance Stroll says he wants to work on his qualifying performance in the off-season after another difficult session in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton hopes last race ‘won’t be a train’
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton says he hopes the final race of 2017 won’t be a procession after being beaten to pole position by his team mate.
Verstappen says sixth was the best he could do in “bad” session
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Max Verstappen admitted he had a “bad” qualifying session in Abu Dhabi after taking sixth place on the grid, blaming set-up problems.
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying and final practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Pictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
“Oh god that was everything”: Abu Dhabi GP qualifying radio highlights
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lance Stroll said he gave it everything to take a place in Q2, while his team mate reached Q3 in his final qualifying session. Here’s the team radio highlights.
Bottas holds Hamilton off for second pole in a row
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying
Valtteri Bottas will start the final race of 2017 from pole position after edging his Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton in qualifying.
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix grid
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas took pole position for the second race in a row at Yas Marina ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo.
“I’m not sure your sarcasm comes across”: Abu Dhabi GP practice radio highlights
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo was frustrated at being held up by Romain Grosjean during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Here are the team radio highlights.
Hamilton on top as practice ends
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix third practice
Lewis Hamilton ended final practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the largest gap Mercedes has had over its pursuers so far this weekend.
Hulkenberg predicts F1 will drop Halo
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Hulkenberg predicts F1 will drop Halo • F1 is a “shitty product” – Ecclestone • Signing Kubica an “error” – Herbert
Teams look close on pace but will that make for a good race?
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
The top three teams were closely-matched on Friday and while Mercedes are likely to be ahead in qualifying the race may be closer.
“Unacceptable” Brazil attacks will be addressed for 2018
2017 Brazilian Grand Prix
Pirelli and McLaren expect a response to the attacks on their staff in Brazil which led to the cancellation of their test last week.
Teams still undecided over whether to keep shark fins
2018 F1 season
Formula One teams haven’t resolved their differences over whether to keep ‘shark fins’ on the cars for next season or ban them under the 2018 rules.
Make your 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix predictions
F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship
It’s the final race weekend of the year and your last chance to scoop some prizes in the Predictions Championship. Enter now.
Hamilton breaks his track record in second practice
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix second practice
Lewis Hamilton established a new track record for the Yas Marina circuit in second practice, beating the previous best time he set six years ago.
Newey reveals he turned down approach from Mercedes after 2014
2017 F1 season
Adrian Newey revealed he turned down an approach to join Mercedes’ F1 team while he was “depressed” about Red Bull’s competitiveness.
“I love you all”: Massa reveals special farewell helmet
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Felipe Massa has revealed a special helmet design he is using for his final F1 race this weekend which includes the message “I love you all”.