Max Verstappen piled even more pressure on his McLaren rivals in the battle for the 2025 title as he delivered a blistering lap to take pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. With Lando Norris starting alongside on the front row and Oscar Piastri just behind in third, there’s still so much to play for in the season finale. Here are the best facts and stats from a pivotal Qualifying session at the Yas Marina Circuit…
- Verstappen ends the season with eight pole positions, the most of any driver in 2025.
- It gives him a major advantage as the last 10 Grands Prix held in Abu Dhabi have all been won from pole position.
- He has also tied Lewis Hamilton for the most poles at this track, with both drivers on five apiece.
