Norris, Verstappen and Formula One
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Max Verstappen could complete one of the all-time great Formula 1 comebacks after taking pole ahead of Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
No Formula 1 driver puts pressure on his rivals quite like Max Verstappen. The Red Bull star did it to Lewis Hamilton in 2021 by winning his first title on the last lap of the season and preventing Hamilton from clinching a record eighth F1 title.
Moments after the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP wrapped up an intense title fight, cameras caught a scene few in F1 expected. Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli pulled Max Verstappen into a hug and quietly said, “I’m really sorry.” Verstappen immediately brushed it off” ‘Mate, don’t. It’s all good.”