Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is coming to an end with the grand finale in Abu Dhabi. Names and details of all the qualifying teams that arrived yesterday in Abu Dhabi are as follows;
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Red Bull Racing
Drivers: Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Drivers: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
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Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team
Drivers: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
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Ferrari
Drivers: Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz
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McLaren F1 Team
Drivers: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
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Alpine F1 Team
Drivers: Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly
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Alfa Romeo F1 Team (to become Sauber from 2026)
Drivers: Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu
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Haas F1 Team
Drivers: Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg
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AlphaTauri
Drivers: Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson (or Daniel Ricciardo, depending on availability)
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Williams Racing
Drivers: Alexander Albon and Logan Sargeant
Constructors’ Championship Still Up for Grabs
Max Verstappen has recently acquired the driver’s title. He was seen celebrating in Qatar with his mother and sister. He deserves to celebrate as he recently made history by marking his 9th victory in this season. But the Constructors’ Championship is still up for grabs.
It’s no longer a game—it’s a war zone between Ferrari and McLaren. Both these teams are separated by only 21 points, making the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix a must-watch for both teams. Ferrari still has a chance. As Lewis Hamilton said, “I don’t think it will end on a high; it’ll end. What’s important is we turn up and give it our best shot.” Lewis finished 12th after two separate penalties and concluded he wasn’t fast anymore.
Record-Breaking Crowd
Yas Marina is expecting a record-breaking crowd of almost 170,000 fans. Based on these numbers, it will be an electrifying event. Some say this is the largest crowd ever witnessed in Formula 1 history and Yas Marina’s history, too. Too bad the Yas Marina Circuit only has a seating capacity of 60,000 people.
Ferrari FTW
Additionally, Lando Norris’s penalty felt like a special gift for Ferrari, allowing Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz to secure an extra 26 points for their team. Leclerc’s 18 points also reduced the gap to Norris to just eight in the race for the runner-up position in the driver standings, a notable achievement even if it’s not a significant concern for either driver.
