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McLaren and Ferrari set for title showdown in Abu Dhabi after Qatar GP chaos

theathletic.com — December 2, 2024 at 11:01 AM UTC

McLaren and Ferrari are set for a showdown in the final race of the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi. After a chaotic Qatar Grand Prix, Ferrari narrowed the gap to McLaren to 21 points, keeping their championship hopes alive. McLaren had a chance to secure the constructors' title in Qatar but faced setbacks, including a penalty for Lando Norris and a difficult race for Oscar Piastri. Ferrari, initially expected to struggle, performed better than anticipated, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz capitalizing on McLaren's misfortunes. The upcoming Abu Dhabi race will be crucial, as Ferrari aims to close the points gap. Both teams have shown strong performances throughout the season, making the final race highly competitive.

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F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi features McLaren and Ferrari battle for constructors' title (theathletic.com)

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Russell and Verstappen clash over qualifying incident at Qatar Grand Prix (motorsportmagazine.com)

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Max Verstappen loses respect for George Russell over grid penalty dispute (scmp.com)

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Verstappen claims ninth win of the season in Qatar as McLaren faces penalty setback (rappler.com)

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Horner criticizes Russell as tensions rise with Verstappen after Qatar Grand Prix (au.motorsport.com)

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Verstappen's anger towards Russell deepens after Qatar Grand Prix penalty (express.co.uk)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Ferrari narrows gap to McLaren in title race (sbnation.com)

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix set to conclude 2024 Formula 1 season on December 8 (skysports.com)

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Verstappen confronts Russell after Qatar GP over qualifying incident (givemesport.com)

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McLaren and Ferrari set for title showdown in Abu Dhabi after Qatar GP chaos (theathletic.com)

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Verstappen confronts Russell at Qatar Grand Prix over two-faced behavior (express.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen receives grid penalty for impeding George Russell in Qatar qualifying (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix for ninth victory of the season (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

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Max Verstappen criticizes George Russell after qualifying penalty at Qatar Grand Prix (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as constructors' championship battle continues (firstpost.com)

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Max Verstappen expresses surprise and disappointment over George Russell's actions at Qatar Grand Prix (ndtv.com)

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Max Verstappen clinches fourth consecutive title with Qatar Grand Prix victory (espn.com)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Norris drops back due to penalty (fia.com)

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George Russell expresses concern over Max Verstappen after Qatar GP incident (mirror.co.uk)

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Verstappen loses respect for Russell over Qatar Grand Prix penalty (bbc.com)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Norris faces penalty setback (sportsnet.ca)

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Max Verstappen criticizes George Russell after grid penalty incident at Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen loses respect for Russell after Qatar Grand Prix penalty (reuters.com)

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F1 faces scrutiny over penalty decisions after Qatar Grand Prix controversy (theathletic.com)

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Lando Norris faces harsh penalty at Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren expresses frustration (mirror.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalty (pennlive.com)

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Verstappen criticizes Russell after qualifying incident at Qatar Grand Prix (theguardian.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalty (latimes.com)

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Verstappen and Russell clash in tense meeting before Qatar Grand Prix (express.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (tsn.ca)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (kgw.com)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (postandcourier.com)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren delays constructors' title victory (aljazeera.com)

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Verstappen wins second consecutive Qatar Grand Prix title after starting from the back (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari gear up for title showdown (home.nzcity.co.nz)

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Verstappen criticizes Russell after winning Qatar Grand Prix and losing respect (sbnation.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari gear up for title showdown (abc.net.au)

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Verstappen reacts angrily to Russell after grid penalty at Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen loses respect for Russell after Qatar GP stewards' room incident (au.motorsport.com)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Norris faces penalties and puncture issues (theguardian.com)

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Norris and Hamilton face penalties in chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Verstappen claims fourth title (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen rants against Russell after losing pole position at Qatar Grand Prix (mirror.co.uk)

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Liam Lawson finishes 14th as Max Verstappen wins chaotic Qatar Grand Prix (newstalkzb.co.nz)

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Verstappen claims ninth win of the season in chaotic Qatar Grand Prix (news.yahoo.com)

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Verstappen claims victory in Qatar Grand Prix after Norris penalty (bbc.com)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (abcnews.go.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Ferrari narrows constructors' gap (sportingnews.com)

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Max Verstappen claims ninth win of the season at Qatar Grand Prix (rnz.co.nz)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after securing fourth Formula One title (bleacherreport.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton faces setbacks from FIA error (mirror.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (news.yahoo.com)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris receives penalty (clickondetroit.com)

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Liam Lawson finishes 14th as Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix (nzherald.co.nz)

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Max Verstappen claims victory in chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Hamilton and Norris falter (express.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen wins chaotic Qatar Grand Prix, sets stage for Abu Dhabi finale (theathletic.com)

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Lando Norris faces severe penalty during dramatic Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Norris faces penalty (au.motorsport.com)

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Max Verstappen secures ninth win of the season at Qatar Grand Prix (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Constructors' Championship heads to Abu Dhabi (sbnation.com)

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Ferrari narrows gap to McLaren in F1 constructors' standings after Qatar GP (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix with Leclerc and Piastri following (smh.com.au)

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Lando Norris faces penalty in Qatar Grand Prix after Max Verstappen report (mirror.co.uk)

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Ferrari narrows McLaren's lead in constructors' championship after Qatar Grand Prix penalty for Lando Norris (news.yahoo.com)

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Verstappen takes lead from Russell at start of Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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Liam Lawson aims for points at Qatar Grand Prix after qualifying setback (nzherald.co.nz)

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Verstappen aims for strong finish as Qatar Grand Prix battle heats up (theguardian.com)

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George Russell takes pole position for Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren extends championship lead (masslive.com)

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George Russell starts from pole in 2024 Qatar Grand Prix as teams vie for championship (theathletic.com)

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Verstappen starts second in Qatar after qualifying penalty (racefans.net)

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Piastri wins Qatar GP sprint as McLaren secures one-two finish (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

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Max Verstappen aims for victory at Qatar Grand Prix after securing fourth title (mlive.com)

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Max Verstappen criticizes FIA penalty as title race shifts at Qatar Grand Prix (express.co.uk)

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Verstappen claims pole position for Qatar Grand Prix with fastest lap (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

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Max Verstappen loses pole position for Qatar Grand Prix after penalty, George Russell promoted (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen claims pole position at Qatar GP as Piastri wins sprint race (aljazeera.com)

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Norris helps Piastri win sprint race at Qatar Grand Prix as Verstappen drops to eighth (abcnews.go.com)

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Max Verstappen loses Qatar Grand Prix pole to George Russell after qualifying penalty (news.yahoo.com)

105d 7h

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Max Verstappen loses Qatar pole position due to grid penalty for impeding rival (newsweek.com)

105d 7h

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Max Verstappen loses Qatar GP pole after penalty for impeding George Russell (independent.co.uk)

105d 8h

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Max Verstappen receives grid penalty and will start second at Qatar Grand Prix (theathletic.com)

105d 8h

[1.5]

Verstappen loses Qatar GP pole position due to grid penalty for impeding Russell (au.motorsport.com)

105d 8h

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McLaren aims for first constructors' title as Qatar Grand Prix approaches (theathletic.com)

105d 8h

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Max Verstappen loses pole position for Qatar Grand Prix after penalty for slow driving (dailymail.co.uk)

105d 8h

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Max Verstappen loses pole position for Qatar Grand Prix after qualifying penalty (express.co.uk)

105d 8h

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Max Verstappen claims pole position at Qatar Grand Prix while under investigation (rnz.co.nz)

105d 8h

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Verstappen loses pole position in Qatar after qualifying penalty (espn.com)

105d 8h

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Max Verstappen loses Qatar GP pole after qualifying penalty (mirror.co.uk)

105d 8h

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Lewis Hamilton confident in his ability to compete despite qualifying sixth in Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

105d 9h

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Piastri wins Qatar Sprint as Norris gives teammate a boost for McLaren one-two finish (fia.com)

105d 10h

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Liam Lawson to start 17th at Qatar Grand Prix after early qualifying exit (nzherald.co.nz)

105d 10h

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Max Verstappen takes unexpected pole position for Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

105d 10h

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Liam Lawson to start 17th in Qatar Grand Prix after qualifying setback and criticism of Lance Stroll (newstalkzb.co.nz)

105d 10h

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Norris shines in Qatar sprint while Hamilton expresses frustration over performance (mirror.co.uk)

105d 10h

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Max Verstappen faces stewards' inquiry that could affect Qatar GP pole position (express.co.uk)

105d 10h

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Norris defies team orders to give Piastri sprint win at Qatar Grand Prix while Verstappen takes pole (apnews.com)

105d 10h

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Verstappen secures first pole position in five months at Qatar Grand Prix (reuters.com)

105d 10h

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Max Verstappen claims pole for Qatar GP but faces investigation over incident with George Russell (telegraph.co.uk)

105d 10h

[2.1]

Verstappen takes pole position at Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren shines in qualifying (news.yahoo.com)

105d 10h

[1.6]

Lando Norris wins Qatar Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton's pre-race jibe (express.co.uk)

105d 13h

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McLaren advises Norris against giving Piastri sprint win in Qatar due to Russell threat (au.motorsport.com)

105d 14h

[2.4]

Norris explains decision to let Piastri win Qatar GP Sprint (skysports.com)

105d 14h

[1.9]

Oscar Piastri claims victory in Qatar GP Sprint Race for McLaren (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

105d 15h

[2.1]

George Russell criticizes McLaren tactics after Qatar F1 sprint race setback (au.motorsport.com)

105d 15h

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Piastri wins Qatar F1 sprint as McLaren secures one-two finish (theguardian.com)

105d 15h

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Norris defies team orders to help Piastri win Qatar F1 sprint race (news.yahoo.com)

105d 15h

[1.9]

Lando Norris gives Oscar Piastri Sprint Race win in Qatar for team success (givemesport.com)

105d 15h

[2.5]

Max Verstappen secures fourth consecutive F1 title as McLaren leads Constructors' Championship (standard.co.uk)

105d 15h

[1.9]

Norris sacrifices sprint win to support teammate Piastri at Qatar Grand Prix (au.motorsport.com)

105d 15h

[2.1]

McLaren extends constructors' championship lead over Ferrari after Qatar GP sprint (independent.co.uk)

105d 16h

[2.2]

Lewis Hamilton acknowledges struggles after qualifying seventh at Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

105d 17h

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McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull compete in Qatar Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying (theathletic.com)

105d 17h

[2.1]

Lewis Hamilton surprised by slow qualifying time at Qatar Sprint race (givemesport.com)

105d 19h

[2.1]

Lando Norris claims sprint pole at Qatar Grand Prix, boosting McLaren's title bid (inquirer.net)

105d 23h

[2.4]

Hamilton acknowledges struggles with speed after qualifying seventh in Qatar GP Sprint (skysports.com)

105d 23h

[2.0]

Leclerc leads practice session for Qatar Grand Prix as Ferrari sets pace (firstpost.com)

106d 0h

[2.0]

Norris claims sprint pole in Qatar, boosts McLaren's Constructors' Championship lead (ndtv.com)

106d 3h

[2.1]

McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull vie for constructors' title at Qatar Grand Prix (sportstar.thehindu.com)

106d 4h

[2.0]

Norris claims pole position for Qatar Sprint ahead of Russell and Piastri (fia.com)

106d 5h

[1.8]

Lewis Hamilton struggles in sprint qualifying at Qatar Grand Prix, finishes seventh (dailymail.co.uk)

106d 5h

[1.8]

Hamilton expresses disappointment after qualifying seventh for sprint race in Losail (racefans.net)

106d 6h

[1.5]

Liam Lawson qualifies 10th in Qatar, outpacing Red Bull's Sergio Perez (odt.co.nz)

106d 6h

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Hamilton admits to struggles with speed after disappointing qualifying in Qatar (bbc.com)

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