Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to pole at title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Verstappen (centre) beat title rivals Norris and Piastri to pole (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris will start his quest to be crowned champion of the world from second on the grid after Max Verstappen put his Red Bull on pole position with a magical qualifying lap in Abu Dhabi.

Verstappen danced his way round the 21 corners of the Yas Marina Circuit to finish his first run in the decisive Q3 0.327 seconds faster than Oscar Piastri and nearly half-a-second clear of Norris.