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McLaren's British driver Lando Norris competes during the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Dec. 7, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

Kick Sauber's Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu competes during the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Dec. 7, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen competes during the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Dec. 7, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

McLaren's Australian Driver Oscar Piastri competes during the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Dec. 7, 2024. Photo: Xinhua