# DID QUALI AT ABU DHABI GP DECIDE EVERYTHING?

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Podcast: [Paddock 43: An F1 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/paddock-43-an-f1-podcast-6446708)
Published: 2025-12-06T22:49:30+00:00
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Qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has set the stage for an absolutely wild final race of the season. Max Verstappen on pole. Lando Norris P2. Oscar Piastri just behind and Australians were staying up for this one. We break down everything from quali, why this track is traditionally won from the front row, how a single safety car could flip it, and whether this race has already been decided before lights out. We also cover: • the Lewis Hamilton crash in FP3 and spin in Q1 • McLaren team dynamics • Constructors money battles • The final race ever with DRS before the X-Mode/Z-Mode era begins in 2026 This is the championship decider. Anything can happen in Abu Dhabi tonight. 🎧 Listen now before the race. Based on live reactions recorded straight after quali. (Recorded from the car outside the Today Show studio) 🏁 Welcome to Paddock 43 – The Formula 1 Podcast That Keeps It Real! 🏎️💨If you love F1 drama, race breakdowns, driver gossip, and unfiltered opinions, you’re in the right place! Paddock 43 is your go-to podcast for everything happening on and off the track .🚥 What You’ll Get Every Week: ✅ Race Recaps & Analysis – Who dominated, who bottled it, and what it means for the championship. ✅ Breaking F1 News & Rumours – Driver transfers, team drama, FIA chaos—nothing’s off-limits. ✅ F1 Lifestyle & Behind-the-Scenes – From team principals to race engineers, we break it all down. ✅ Hot Takes & Debate Segments – lets get controversial 🎙️ Hosted by Elle & Pat – Two Diehard F1 Fans Who Tell It Like It Is! Unlike other F1 podcasts, we bring the energy, the humour, and the unfiltered takes—just like chatting F1 with your best mates. 📌 New episodes EVERY WEEK covering:🏆 Post-Race Analysis – Breaking down every Grand Prix from lights out to chequered flag.🔥 Pre-Race Hype & Pre…

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