For the final time in 2024, Formula One hits your screens for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It's McLaren vs Ferrari for the Constructors Championship, but Max Verstappen and George Russell have been stealing the headlines. Rivalries and tempers flare as Formula One makes its final 2024 stop at Abu Dhabi.
VCARB pitstop in Qatar. Image: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images
Abu Dhabi is the final stop in this year's blockbuster calendar. Whilst the track is not everyone's favourite, it certainly has produced some incredible races over the last few years.
With Verstappen already crowned drivers champion this year, watch out for some of Formula One's exiting drivers, such as Kevin Magnussen, who is off to the BMW IMSA/WEC program, or Guanyu Zhou and Valtteri Bottas. That said, keep reading for some potentially good news, Bottas fans!
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With just this weekend left in the championship, it is still all to play for! @Pete Conway may still be in the lead, but the difference is not impossible to overcome. If you are new to the Podium Prediction game, don't be afraid to get your predictions in using the link below.
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Verstappen and Russell were summoned to the steward's office after the sprint race in Qatar. Verstappen believes that Russell let an injustice occur so that he would be handed the sprint victory. Russell, of course, disagrees, and the argument turned personal shortly after. This is where the Mercedes driver took offence, and the argument eventually spilt into the media pen after the big race on Sunday.
Russell clarified that 'somebody had to stand up to this bully'. While these are strong words, Russell is ignoring the PR route and showing the world of Formula One what he thinks of the four-time champion.
Whilst Verstappen and Russell's current feud is stealing the headlines coming into the 2024 finale, this dogfight for the championship at Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly the most crucial race weekend for both teams. McLaren have been the team on form, but Ferrari want this even more after their defeat to Mercedes last year.
For a second year in a row, Ferrari faces a fight in the final round to seal the constructors title. Last year saw the Scarlet Squad lose out to Red Bull.
This, of course, could be a genuine mistake on behalf of Formula One, but it could be hard to believe that they would make such a significant error accidentally. Time will tell, but that second Red Bull seat is by far the hottest topic in the driver market for 2025 as it currently stands.
Haas vs VCARB. Image: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images
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VCARB pitstop in Qatar. Image: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images
Abu Dhabi is the final stop in this year's blockbuster calendar. Whilst the track is not everyone's favourite, it certainly has produced some incredible races over the last few years.
With Verstappen already crowned drivers champion this year, watch out for some of Formula One's exiting drivers, such as Kevin Magnussen, who is off to the BMW IMSA/WEC program, or Guanyu Zhou and Valtteri Bottas. That said, keep reading for some potentially good news, Bottas fans!
Podium Prediction Game
Ten points will be awarded for guessing the correct position and name, and five points will be awarded for guessing the correct name but the wrong position. At the end of the season, we will award the overall winner one year of Premium membership here on OverTake.With just this weekend left in the championship, it is still all to play for! @Pete Conway may still be in the lead, but the difference is not impossible to overcome. If you are new to the Podium Prediction game, don't be afraid to get your predictions in using the link below.
VOTE IN THE FORUM THREAD HERE!
If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below!
Christopher E - Community Manager
Max Verstappen vs George Russell
Stealing the headlines this week, Russell and Verstappen have had a very public falling out. The Mercedes driver stated he has 'lost a lot of respect' for Verstappen, a friend and driver he had respected throughout their 12-year working relationship.Verstappen and Russell were summoned to the steward's office after the sprint race in Qatar. Verstappen believes that Russell let an injustice occur so that he would be handed the sprint victory. Russell, of course, disagrees, and the argument turned personal shortly after. This is where the Mercedes driver took offence, and the argument eventually spilt into the media pen after the big race on Sunday.
Russell clarified that 'somebody had to stand up to this bully'. While these are strong words, Russell is ignoring the PR route and showing the world of Formula One what he thinks of the four-time champion.
McLaren vs Ferrari
With the Constructors Championship coming down to the final race, McLaren and Ferrari are due to duel in the desert. Ferrari is trailing by just 21 points behind McLaren's papaya squad, both the retained Charles Leclerc and the exiting Carlos Sainz have to put in stellar performances to match Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri if the Constructors crown is to come back to Maranello.Whilst Verstappen and Russell's current feud is stealing the headlines coming into the 2024 finale, this dogfight for the championship at Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly the most crucial race weekend for both teams. McLaren have been the team on form, but Ferrari want this even more after their defeat to Mercedes last year.
For a second year in a row, Ferrari faces a fight in the final round to seal the constructors title. Last year saw the Scarlet Squad lose out to Red Bull.
Bottas to Red Bull?
Perhaps one of the more unexpected rumours around the paddock is that Finland's Valtteri Bottas has been linked to a move to Red Bull. When quizzed on the potential catapult up the pecking order, Bottas denied any conversations had taken place with Red Bull. However, some leaks and website issues on the official Formula One merchandise website appeared to have Bottas as Max Verstappen's teammate for 2025.This, of course, could be a genuine mistake on behalf of Formula One, but it could be hard to believe that they would make such a significant error accidentally. Time will tell, but that second Red Bull seat is by far the hottest topic in the driver market for 2025 as it currently stands.
Haas vs VCARB. Image: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images
When to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
| Session | Date | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, December 6th | 09:30 - 10:30 |
| Free Practice 2 | Friday, December 6th | 13:00 - 14:00 |
| Free Practice 3 | Saturday, December 7th | 10:30 - 11:30 |
| Qualifying | Saturday, December 7th | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Qatar Grand Prix | Sunday, December 8th | 13:00 |
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