VIDEO – The stakes of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Here we are, this weekend the world championship of F1 2025 will reach its conclusion, and above all, we will know the name of the world champion! Lando Norris, Max Verstappen et Oscar piastri They arrive at the Yas Marina circuit separated by only 16 points, and each can become world champion this weekend.

For Norris and Piastri, this would be their first title in the top category of motorsport, while Max Verstappen can win his fifth consecutive world title with Red BullOne thing is certain, one of these three men will leave Abu Dhabi with the world championship title.

In what situations can Lando Norris become champion?

Although he could have sealed the title as early as the Qatar Grand Prix, Lando Norris ultimately approaches the final round of the 2025 F1 season with only a 12-point lead over Max Verstappen, winner of the Grand Prix at Losail, and 16 over his teammate Oscar Piastri, winner of the Qatar Sprint.

The Briton will be crowned F1 world champion if:

• He finished on the podium.
• He finishes fourth or fifth and Max Verstappen does not win the race.
• He finished sixth and neither of his two rivals won the Grand Prix.
• He finishes seventh or eighth, Max Verstappen finishes third or lower and Oscar Piastri does not win.
• He finishes ninth, his teammate second at best, and Verstappen does not make it onto the podium.
• He finishes tenth or scores no points, his teammate is third or lower, Max Verstappen is not on the podium.

In what situations can Max Verstappen become champion?

After a historic comeback since the Dutch Grand Prix, where he trailed by 104 points, Max Verstappen has unexpectedly returned to the title race. He has since won five Grands Prix and finished on the podium three times. The Dutch driver has thus reduced the gap to the championship leader to just 12 points and has emerged as a genuine title contender.

Max Verstappen will win a fifth consecutive title if:

• He wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Lando Norris finishes fourth.
• He finished second ahead of Lando Norris in eighth or lower and Oscar Piastri in third at most.
• He finished third, Oscar Piastri did not win and Lando Norris finished ninth at best.

In what circumstances can Oscar Piastri become champion?

Oscar Piastri is the third and final contender for the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship title. The Australian, who had led the championship since the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, ultimately lost his advantage to Lando Norris after the latter's victory in Mexico. The number 81 driver, who had seemed to be struggling since his accident in Baku, Azerbaijan, appears to have rediscovered his form. He had an excellent weekend in Qatar: pole position and victory in the Sprint class, as well as pole position for the Grand Prix. However, his team's decision to deploy the safety car cost him any hope of victory on Sunday, leaving him stunned at the finish. All is not lost, however, for the Aussie.

Oscar Piastri will win his first world championship title if:

• He wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and his teammate finishes only sixth.
• He finishes second, Max Verstappen is not on the podium and Lando Norris finishes tenth at best.

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With Louise du Manoir