Pictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix articles archive
Alonso wants stewards to “show a yellow or red card” for qualifying incidents
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Posted onFernando Alonso says F1’s rules aren’t being enforced as strictly as when he left the sport in 2018 and wants harsher penalties for incidents in qualifying.
Horner hails Verstappen’s “absolutely insane” pole lap with minimal downforce
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Posted onChristian Horner hailed Max Verstappen’s pole lap for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as “absolutely insane” given how little downforce he was running on his Red Bull.
Points deduction rule reminder was issued for fans as well as drivers – Masi
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Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi said he issued a reminder the stewards can deduct points from drivers and teams partly to ensure fans were aware of the rules.
Hamilton says he’s “in a good position” despite Verstappen taking pole
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Posted onLewis Hamilton is not alarmed about championship rival Max Verstappen starting from pole position as the pair will start Sunday’s title-deciding race on different tyre compounds.
Verstappen beats Hamilton to crucial pole position for Abu Dhabi title-decider
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onMax Verstappen ensured he will start the championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the best possible position after comfortably beating Lewis Hamilton to pole.
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix grid
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Posted onMax Verstappen leads the provisional grid for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Paddock Diary: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix part one
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Posted onWith livery launches and evening entertainment to attend, there’s plenty of opportunities to catch up with key figures ahead of the final race of the year.
F1 urged to resist teams’ call for “ridiculous” budget cap increase over sprint races
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Posted onSome Formula 1 teams are pushing for “ridiculous” increases in the budget cap for the 2022 season due to the addition of three extra sprint races next year, says McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.
Hamilton two tenths faster than Verstappen in final Abu Dhabi practice
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix third practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton led championship rival Max Verstappen by just over two tenths in the final practice session of the 2021 season ahead of qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Raikkonen reveals throwback lid as half of field produce special designs for finale
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix F1 drivers' helmet designs
Posted onMore than half the Formula 1 grid are celebrating the end of the season – or the end of their time with their teams – by adopting special helmet designs this weekend.
Reshaped Yas Marina looks a better fit for Mercedes than Red Bull
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onYas Marina has always been a strong track for Mercedes, despite last year’s defeat to Red Bull, and the changes appear to have swung things further in their favour.
Changes made Yas Marina “more fun” but drivers unsure overtaking will be easier
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Posted onFormula 1 drivers largely praised the new-look Yas Marina after driving it for the first time on Friday, but remain unsure whether overtaking will become easier.
Pirelli seeking changes to Yas Marina’s “aggressive” kerbs following Qatar punctures
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Posted onFormula 1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli is concerned the tyre failures seen in the Qatar Grand Prix could recur this weekend as a result of new kerbs installed at Yas Marina.
Mercedes “media machine” pushing narrative of “crazy” Verstappen – Horner
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Posted onChristian Horner has accused Mercedes of pushing a “clear narrative” against Max Verstappen ahead of this weekend’s championship-deciding race.
Verstappen says Red Bull are “lacking a bit of pace” in Abu Dhabi
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Posted onMax Verstappen admitted Red Bull have lap time to find after ending Saturday’s running six-tenths of a second slower than the quickest Mercedes.
Hamilton ends Friday practice on top as Raikkonen crashes
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix second practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton ended Friday practice fastest with Esteban Ocon an unexpected second-fastest for Alpine in a session which ended with Kimi Raikkonen crashing his Alfa Romeo.
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2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the revised Yas Marina circuit.
Ferrari not in talks with Todt over return – Binotto
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Posted onFerrari is not in talks with outgoing FIA president Jean Todt about a future role with the team, according to Mattia Binotto, his successor in charge of the Scuderia.