YAS MARINA, Abu Dhabi -- Max Verstappen has promised to go "all out" in pursuit of his fifth world title after securing pole position at Sunday's championship decider in Abu Dhabi.

The reigning champion is 12 points behind championship leader Lando Norris , who will start the race from second on the grid ahead of McLaren teammate and outsider for the title, Oscar Piastri .

Norris can secure his first world title by finishing on the podium, while Verstappen's best route to championship glory is to win the race and hope Norris slips to fourth or lower.

Asked if he was willing to take maximum risk to ensure victory and boost his chances of a fifth title, Verstappen said he would go "all out" on Sunday.

"I have nothing to lose," he added. "For me, of course, I'm going to try to win

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