Norris 0.008s ahead of Verstappen in Abu Dhabi FP1

Lando Norris stole an early advantage in Formula 1’s title decider after he saw off world championship rival Max Verstappen by just eight thousandths of a second in first practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Stella expects final race to be fair and sportsmanlike

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is confident Sunday’s title decider in Abu Dhabi will play out “within the boundaries of sportsmanship and fairness” as his two drivers go up against Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the sport’s biggest prize.

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