ABU DHABI, Dec 7 : Formula One's three title contenders shook hands before saluting their fans ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand prix on Sunday.

Red Bull's reigning four-times champion Max Verstappen starts on pole position with McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris second on the grid and teammate Oscar Piastri third.

"I'm feeling good," said Verstappen before the drivers' parade around the Yas Marina circuit and after an end of season photograph with all 20 racers.

"Now we're just very excited to go racing out there. Hopefully we can just do our race, but at the same time I'll be looking behind to see what's going on out there."

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