Archive · 4 Dec 2025
Norris and Piastri on Team Orders for Abu Dhabi GP
Lando Norris is one podium finish away from becoming the Formula 1 world champion.
If he finishes third or higher in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he will win the title.
However, if Max Verstappen wins the race and Oscar Piastri finishes third with Norris fourth, Verstappen could win the championship.
Norris said he would be willing to help his teammate if needed, but he doesn't want to ask for it.
Piastri said he would comply with team orders if asked.
Norris leads the championship with 408 points, followed by Verstappen with 396 and Piastri with 392.
Lando Norris can become the Formula 1 world champion with a podium finish in Abu Dhabi.
Max Verstappen could win the championship if he wins the race and Piastri finishes third with Norris fourth.
Norris said he would be willing to help his teammate but doesn't want to ask for it.
Piastri said he would comply with team orders if asked.
Norris leads the championship with 408 points, followed by Verstappen with 396 and Piastri with 392.
- Who
- Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen
- What
- Potential team orders for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Abu Dhabi
- Why
- To determine the outcome of the 2025 Formula 1 championship
- Lando Norris Points
- 408
- Max Verstappen Points
- 396
- Oscar Piastri Points
- 392
- Race Location
- Abu Dhabi
- Race Day
- Sunday