ABU DHABI — The sun was literally setting on the Yas Marina circuit during the dusk-to-night race, providing both a visually stunning scene as well as a wonderful metaphor for the end of the Formula 1 (F1) season in 2025. Excitement has woven its way through nearly every race weekend this season, and the ending was no different as three drivers still had a chance to become the Driver’s World Champion.

Oscar Piastri, driving for McLaren, was once the leader by 34 points, but entered the weekend with the longest shot of becoming champion as he was 16 points behind. Max Verstappen, current champion for four years running with Red Bull Racing, was once down by as much as 104 points, but entered the weekend only 12 points behind. Lando Norris, Piastri’s McLaren teammate, was the title favorite

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