The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will decide this year’s Formula 1 World Championship, with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri all still fighting for the title.
Norris is in the strongest position. If he finishes third or higher, he becomes World Champion automatically.
If Norris finishes fourth or lower, the situation changes:
Verstappen can win the championship only by winning the race and hoping Norris finishes outside the top three.
Piastri must win the race and hope Norris finishes sixth or worse, while also making sure Verstappen doesn’t finish ahead of him.
In simple terms: If Norris gets a podium, he wins. If he doesn’t, the title fight becomes wide open.