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12/06 09:07 CST Max Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu
Dhabi GP
Max Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) --- Max Verstappen took pole position for
the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1 title rivals Lando
Norris and Oscar Piastri on Saturday.
The thrilling three-way battle will be decided on Sunday at the Yas Marina
Circuit. The McLaren driver Norris is 12 points ahead of Red Bull's Verstappen
and 16 ahead of McLaren teammate Piastri.
Verstappen is aiming for his fifth straight F1 title --- Norris and Piastri are
chasing their first. All three drivers have won seven races.
Pole position is crucial in Abu Dhabi, with every driver winning from pole
since 2015. -__
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