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Lando Norris Dominates Abu Dhabi Qualifying with Piastri in Tow; Complete results of Qualifying

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
December 7, 2024
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Lando Norris Dominates Abu Dhabi Qualifying with Piastri in Tow; Complete results of Qualifying

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 7, 2024 McLaren's Lando Norris during qualifying REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying session delivered a spectacle of precision, power, and heartbreak. Lando Norris stood tall, setting a scorching 1:22.595 in Q3 to grab pole position, capping a stellar day for McLaren as teammate Oscar Piastri locked out the front row. Meanwhile, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton endured catastrophic sessions, placing them at the back of the grid for Sunday’s race.


Norris Shines as McLaren Locks Out the Front Row

Lando Norris was unstoppable under the Yas Marina lights, improving with each session before unleashing a lap that no one could match. His 0.209-second gap over teammate Oscar Piastri showcased McLaren’s dominance, as the team puts one hand on the Constructors’ Championship trophy.

Carlos Sainz ensured Ferrari had something to celebrate, qualifying third with a time of 1:22.824, just 0.229 seconds off the pole sitter. Nico Hulkenberg stunned the paddock by clinching fourth place for Haas in what might be his last F1 appearance. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, despite a wobbly Q3 lap, settled for fifth—a far cry from his usual dominance.


Disaster Strikes for Leclerc and Hamilton

For Charles Leclerc, the session was a nightmare. After a promising Q1 run, he faltered in Q2 with a lap deletion due to track limits. His final time placed him 14th, but a 10-place grid penalty for a battery pack change guarantees a last-place start for the Monegasque. Ferrari’s weekend now hinges on damage control.

Lewis Hamilton’s farewell qualifying with Mercedes was equally dismal. The seven-time world champion struggled in Q1, ending 18th after an incident involving an on-track bollard. It’s a bitter conclusion to his storied partnership with the Silver Arrows, with the Brit now looking to salvage his final race from deep in the pack.


Full Qualifying Results: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024

PosDriverQ1Q2Q3
1Lando Norris1:23.6821:23.0981:22.595
2Oscar Piastri1:23.6401:23.1991:22.804
3Carlos Sainz1:23.4871:22.9851:22.824
4Nico Hulkenberg1:23.7221:23.0401:22.886
5Max Verstappen1:23.5161:22.9981:22.945
6Pierre Gasly1:23.5481:23.0861:22.984
7George Russell1:23.6781:23.2831:23.132
8Fernando Alonso1:23.7941:23.2681:23.196
9Valtteri Bottas1:23.4811:23.341
10Sergio Perez1:23.5591:23.379
11Yuki Tsunoda1:23.7351:23.419
12Liam Lawson1:23.7331:23.472
13Lance Stroll1:23.7291:23.784
14Charles Leclerc1:23.3021:23.833
15Kevin Magnussen1:23.6321:23.877
16Alex Albon1:23.821
17Zhou Guanyu1:23.880
18Lewis Hamilton1:23.887
19Franco Colapinto1:23.912
20Jack Doohan1:24.105

The Stage is Set

The grid is ready for an electrifying Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale. With Norris and McLaren at the front, Verstappen poised in the mix, and redemption missions for Leclerc and Hamilton, Sunday promises drama, overtakes, and perhaps a few surprises. Don’t miss the fireworks as the curtain falls on the 2024 Formula 1 season!

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