Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris reluctant to ask Piastri for help in battle against Max Verstappen

05 December,2025 07:23 AM IST |  Abu Dhabi  |  AP

Norris has a 12-point lead over Verstappen going into Sunday’s race, with Piastri four points further back. If Verstappen is far ahead of both McLarens, it’s possible Piastri could be in a situation where he can’t take the title himself, but can aid Norris’s title bid.

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Lando Norris says he won't ask his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to give up a place to favour him in the three-way F1 title fight including Red Bull's Max Verstappen at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Norris has a 12-point lead over Verstappen going into Sunday's race, with Piastri four points further back. If Verstappen is far ahead of both McLarens, it's possible Piastri could be in a situation where he can't take the title himself, but can aid Norris's title bid. If Verstappen wins on Sunday, a top-three finish would be enough for Norris to secure the championship. "I would love it, but I don't think I would ask it because it's up to Oscar if he would allow it," said Norris on Thursday.

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