🎆 Abu Dhabi GP 2025: The Final Showdown
We’ve finally made it to the last race of the season, and the championship still isn’t done with us.
Three drivers arrive in Abu Dhabi with a real shot at the title, which means we’re all in for one more stress-filled, drama-flavoured, desert-sunset finale.
So, who’s actually in the fight?
Let’s break it down SBX style.
🏁 The Contenders
Lando Norris — 408 pts (McLaren)
He’s leading, but let’s be honest, he probably hasn’t relaxed in about… a month.
A podium locks in the title.
Simple on paper, a lot less simple when every camera on earth is pointed at you.
Max Verstappen — 396 pts (Red Bull)
12 points behind and fully operating in “nothing to lose” mode.
If there’s one driver who can turn a calm race into chaos in under three laps, it’s Max.
He needs the win, and he’ll absolutely go hunting for it.
Oscar Piastri — 392 pts (McLaren)
Still in it, still calm, still the quiet threat.
He needs a win and a little help from the universe; luckily, Abu Dhabi has delivered unexpected plot twists before.
If Lando or Max slip up, Oscar is right there waiting.
Three contenders at the finale?
Yep — we’re spoiled.
🏎️ Why Yas Marina Always Shows Up
Abu Dhabi has been the season closer since 2014, and it has never been shy about giving us a bit of drama.
A few fun bits:
It’s seen iconic moments and moments people still argue about.
Hamilton holds the win record here with five.
It’s a track where pressure seems to amplify itself, especially under those lights.
Basically, if the championship is going to get spicy anywhere, it’s here.
🔄 What Each Driver Needs (The Simple Version)
Norris:
Finish top 3 → World Champion.
The challenge? Not getting dragged into unnecessary fights along the way.
Verstappen:
Win the race → Then hope Norris doesn’t podium.
That’s the whole plan.
Straightforward, but the execution? We'll see.
Piastri:
Must win → Must hope both rivals struggle.
It’s the long shot, but not impossible. Stranger things have happened in Abu Dhabi.
🧊 Why This Finale Is Actually a Big Deal
Three-way title fight! We don’t get this often.
A track that loves to mix things up.
Teams under real pressure; one slow pit stop could cost a championship.
Two McLarens in the mix, strategy decisions might get… interesting.
It’s one of those races where every lap matters.
🎯 What to Watch For
Norris keeping calm
He doesn’t need fireworks...he just needs a steady, clean race.
But steady and clean is easier said than done when the title is staring you in the face.
Verstappen’s early aggression
Max knows exactly what he has to do: win.
So expect him to push from the start, maybe try something bold, and definitely make it entertaining.
Piastri waiting for opportunity
Oscar doesn’t need chaos… but if it arrives, he’ll be right there to grab it.
If he gets track position early, this finale gets very interesting.
This won’t just be a race.
It’s going to be a test of nerves from lights out to the final lap.
🚀 Final Thoughts
Abu Dhabi 2025 is giving us the kind of finale you usually only get once every few seasons:
Three contenders
One desert showdown
One world champion waiting at the end
No predictions, no guarantees, just one very high-stakes race to wrap it all up.
Get comfortable. Hydrate.
This one’s going to be fun. 🌅🏎️🔥