Max Verstappen gained a potentially decisive advantage in his epic battle for the Formula 1 world title on Saturday by claiming pole for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Verstappen moves into the season’s closing race level on points with Lewis Hamilton, who finished second in qualifying to join the Red Bull driver on the front row.
The last six winners in Abu Dhabi have all started from the front of the grid, with Verstappen triumphing from last year’s pole.
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