This Saturday, December 6th, Fórmula 1 is promoting the qualifying session for the Grande Prêmio of Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri.
Norris leads the championship with 408 points, followed by Verstappen with 396 and Piastri with 392. The 16-point difference at the top keeps the three drivers with a real mathematical chance of the title.
The third free practice session precedes qualifying, at 7:30 am (from Brasília). The track favors advanced starting positions due to limited overtaking opportunities.
- Classification broadcast: Band (open TV), BandSports and F1TV
- Free training 3: BandSports and F1TV
- Sunday race: 10am (from Brasília), on Band and F1TV
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Dominance in free training
Lando Norris ran both Friday sessions on Yas Marina.
The Brit recorded the best time in free practice 1 and repeated the performance in free practice 2.
Max Verstappen occupied second place in both activities.
Oscar Piastri did not participate in the first training session and finished 11th in the second.
Participation of newbies
Nine young drivers replaced starters in free practice 1.
Teams met the FIA’s requirement to give places to newcomers in specific sessions.
Among the newcomers were Pato O’Ward, Arthur Leclerc and Luke Browning.
The regular drivers returned for free practice 2.
This measure aims to develop new talent for the category.
Trace configuration
The Circuito of Yas Marina is 5.281 km long and has 21 curves.
The race starts at dusk and ends under artificial lighting.
Two DRS zones facilitate overtaking attempts on the main straights.
2021 reform increased the average speed and attack possibilities.
The final sector requires precise traction on slow corner exits.
Scenarios for the championship
Lando Norris wins the title with a podium in Sunday’s race.
The Brit wins the cup regardless of his rivals by finishing in the top three.
Max Verstappen needs to win and count on Norris outside the top 3.
Oscar Piastri depends on his own victory and weak results from Norris and Verstappen.
Tiebreakers favor Norris in case of equal total points.
Streaming Options
The rating receives full coverage across multiple platforms.
Band shows the qualifier on open TV across the country.
BandSports broadcasts all weekend sessions.
F1TV offers streaming with onboard camera options and real-time data.
Follow minute-by-minute updates on specialized portals.
Historical pole advantage
Pole position was converted into victory in around 70% of the editions in Yas Marina.
Starting at the front minimizes risks on the first lap.
Defense strategies make overtaking complex in the initial curves.
Teams prioritize fast laps on soft compounds in qualifying.
Nighttime conditions stabilize tire performance.
Team preparation
McLaren tunes the car to maximize straight-line speed.
Red Bull seeks a balance between traction and stability in slow corners.
Drivers perform qualifying lap simulations in free practice 3.
Milder temperatures favor soft rubber compounds.
The session eliminates five drivers in each segment until pole is defined.
