Qualifying in Abu Dhabi begins as McLaren and Ferrari remain standing in the fight for the 2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship

Verstappen collided with Oscar Piastri on the opening lap of the 2024 season finale, as the champion tried to overtake the McLaren at the first corner. The FIA found Verstappen to be at fault for the collision,

Oscar Piastri's hopes of claiming a third race win in 2024 came unstuck on the first lap after being hit by Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen.

Verstappen, who was promoted to fourth on the grid following Nico Hulkenberg 's grid penalty, lunged down the inside at Turn One. Piastri gave the Dutchman some room but was tagged on the corner exit, sending both drivers into a spin.

Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri have collided at the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in a dramatic first lap incident. The four-time world champion tried to sneak around Piastri at the first corner, however the Red Bull clipped the McLaren forcing them both to spin and tumble down the order.

Max Verstappen is set to escape additional penalties for calling Formula 1 stewards “stupid idiots” over the radio during the Abu Dhabi season finale.