Norris on pole as McLaren lock out front row in Abu Dhabi

Lando Norris took pole position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri as McLaren put themselves in a perfect position to clinch their first constructors’ title since 1998. Norris headed Piastri by 0.209 seconds at the end of a gripping, topsy-turvy qualifying session at the final race of the season. Carlos Sainz took third place for Ferrari, who trail McLaren by 21 points heading into Sunday’s race with a maximum of 44 available.

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Jack Doohan to race for Alpine in Abu Dhabi as Ocon is released

Jack Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine for the final grand prix of the season in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The Australian has already been signed to race for Alpine alongside Ocon’s team-mate Pierre Gasly in 2025. The move to draft in Doohan early comes as part of a deal to allow Ocon to drive for his new team Haas in the post-season test at Abu Dhabi on 10 December.

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Jack Doohan to race for Alpine in 2025

Australian Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut with Alpine in 2025 after being promoted from his role as reserve driver. The 21-year-old son of five-time MotoGP champion Mick Doohan will partner Frenchman Pierre Gasly, who has raced for Alpine since 2023. Doohan replaces Frenchman Esteban Ocon, who has moved to Haas after he and Alpine announced they would split.

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