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Verstappen Takes Pole in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton Snags P2 With World Championship On The Line

Formula One fans, we are just one race away from crowning the World Champion and Constructors' title.

Max Verstappen snagged the pole during qualifying in Abu Dhabi while Lewis Hamiltonwill start at second. Before Saturday, Verstappen had not been the fastest qualifier since the United States Grand Prix in October.

Mercedes took every pole and win at Abu Dhabi from 2014 until '19. Then, last season, Verstappen shocked the Formula One world when he claimed his first pole position of the season. The young Red Bull driver went on to win the race.

Lando Norris finished in third for McLaren, while Red Bull's Sergio Pérez and Mercedes's Valtteri Bottas placed fourth and sixth respectively.