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Norris and Piastri secure front-row lockout for McLaren in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying

Norris was the fastest of the field
Norris was the fastest of the fieldČTK / AP / Altaf Qadri

Lando Norris captured pole position on Saturday for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while teammate Oscar Piastri completed a McLaren lockout of the front row as they look to shore up the constructors' championship.

World champion Max Verstappen will start from sixth while seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was knocked in the first qualifying session and will begin his final race for Mercedes in 17th position.

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