In the final qualifying session of the Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, marking his 12th pole out of 22 races this year. The Red Bull driver managed to outpace Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.139 seconds. Meanwhile, McLaren's Lando Norris, initially a contender for pole, encountered a setback on his final lap with a slide at Turn 13, relegating him to fifth place behind teammate Oscar Piastri and Mercedes' George Russell.
The qualifying session saw Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, finishing 11th, marking his second consecutive race outside the top 10. Hamilton expressed concern over his car's performance, stating, "There's something wrong with this car, mate," to his race engineer. He ended up 0.346 seconds slower than Russell in the second session.
Verstappen's impressive pole position sets the stage for an exciting season finale, as he seeks to secure the championship against his rival, Hamilton. The tight competition among the top drivers promises an intense race in Abu Dhabi, with Verstappen aiming to clinch the title for Red Bull.
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