F1 Abu Dhabi GP Live Commentary and Updates – Race

It is an end of an era for Hamilton at Mercedes, of course, who makes his final start for the Silver Arrows ahead of his Ferrari move in 2025.

Magnussen, one of a few drivers making his expected final F1 start of his career, has already got himself in a spot of bother as he has been noted for a practice start infringement on his way to the grid.

An absolutely massive day for Zak Brown, with speeches and applause abounding in the McLaren garages as the time to head to the grid approaches.

It is McLaren vs Ferrari for the world constructors’ title, the fight for sixth in the constructors’ is up for grabs, and plenty of goodbyes up and down the grid. Oh, and the little matter of the race itself. Norris starts on pole alongside McLaren team-mate Piastri, with Ferrari’s Sainz leading the fight for the Italian squad from third.

Hello one and all – for the final time in 2024! The pitlane is about to open to send the cars to the grid for the Abu Dhabi GP. This one could get emotional.