LOOK: Dramatic qualifying ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit

Verstappen takes the advantage over Hamilton as fans roar on favourites

Published: December 11, 2021 17:06 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Max Verstappen powered to pole position at Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday Image Credit: AFP

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The Red Bull driver's title rival Lewis Hamilton had to settle for second on the grid Image Credit: AFP

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Aston Martin's Sebestian Vettel scraped into Q2 in the last seconds but failed to get further Image Credit: Reuters

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There were plenty of Hamilton fans in the packed stands Image Credit: AFP

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But it was the Verstappen clan that was ultimately celebrating Image Credit: AFP

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Space was at a premium for fans out on Abu Dhabi Hill Image Credit: Supplied

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From there, they could enjoy the action in a chilled location on the grass Image Credit: Supplied

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The UAE aerobatic display team Fursan Al Emarat got things off to a flier Image Credit: Supplied

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They put on an impressive show before the drivers took to the track Image Credit: Supplied

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Verstappen's delight was clear to see as he inched closer to a first Drivers' Championship title Image Credit: AP

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And Hamilton was gracious as he congratulated the young Dutchman, despite their differences Image Credit: AFP

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