Max Verstappen beats Norris to claim pole position at Abu Dhabi GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed pole position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying race on Saturday, clocking a lap time of 1:22.207. McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished second and third, respectively. Notably, the three drivers are in contention for the F1 championship title, with Lando Norris leading the F1 Drivers' standings and Verstappen close behind.