F1 | LIVE: Abu Dhabi Free Practice 1 underway: Norris, Verstappen or Piastri — who is fastest in FP1? – Live commentary
Abu Dhabi FP1 is underway — follow it LIVE as Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri immediately head out on track for the first practice session of the weekend. In this article you will find the full live commentary of the session. The Formula 1 season comes to an end at Yas Marina, closing a heart-stopping year that has delivered drama from start to finish. McLaren versus Red Bull sets the stage for what promises to be one of the most thrilling finales of the last four seasons. Under the lights in the Emirates, nothing is guaranteed.
Abu Dhabi not only closes the season, but also marks the end of the “ground-effect” regulations era — a chapter dominated by Red Bull and McLaren, the two teams that interpreted the philosophy of these complex cars better than anyone else. The final on-track battle before the major 2026 technical revolution plays out at Yas Marina, once again involving the Milton Keynes squad and the team from Woking.
Who will start off on the right foot in FP1? From 10:15 onwards, follow the full Live Commentary of the session right here.
