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Abu Dhabi GP: Norris edges Verstappen in opening practice
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05/12/2025 at 10:4405/12/2025 at 10:54 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Lando Norris opened the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in commanding fashion, topping the first practice session at Yas Marina on the cusp of becoming Formula 1 world champion. The McLaren driver clocked a 1m24.485s on soft tyres, edging championship rival Max Verstappen by just 0.008s while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the top three, just 0.016s adrift. Norris arrives in Abu Dhabi 12 points clear of Verstappen and 16 ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri. A podium on Sunday would seal his maiden title regardless of what Verstappen achieves. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix...
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