ABU DHABI, Dec 6 : McLaren shrugged off talk of Red Bull team trickery in Sunday's title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Max Verstappen said he had nothing to lose and would go all out to win.

The four times world champion will start from pole position at Yas Marina with his two McLaren title rivals, championship leader Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri behind in second and third respectively as they chase first crowns.

Norris is 12 points clear of Verstappen with Piastri a further four behind.

"All out. I have nothing to lose. So for me, of course, I’m going to try to win the race. I’m going to defend. If I need to attack, I’ll attack, because what can happen? You’re either second or third – or you win. That would be fantastic," said Verstappen.

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