Live Updates: Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying and Race Insights

Max Verstappen set the fastest time in Q2 at the Abu Dhabi GP qualifying, with a lap of 1m22.998s, significantly quicker than his previous pole time at the same track. Lando Norris was close behind, while Charles Leclerc narrowly avoided a crash. Lewis Hamilton had a disappointing session, finishing 18th in Q1, and will start his final race with Mercedes from the back. Nico Hulkenberg faces an investigation for not following race directors' instructions, and Sergio Perez was frustrated with Red Bull's strategy in Q1.