Starting grid for the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Max Verstappen starts the final race of the 2022 season on pole position ahead of teammate Sergio Perez.

Red Bull is looking to secure their first 1-2 in the Drivers' Championship, with both Perez and Charles Leclerc entering the race level on points for P2.

Perez must outscore Leclerc to take the honours, so it will be critical for the Red Bull pair to stay ahead of the Ferrari driver during the race.

Daniel Ricciardo takes a three-place grid drop for this race after his collision with Kevin Magnussen during the Brazilian Grand Prix.

This promotes Fernando Alonso up to P10 starting alongside Sebastian Vettel, who makes his final F1 start before retirement in 2023.

2022 Abu Dhabi GP Starting Grid

Pos. Driver Team
1. Verstappen Red Bull
2. Perez Red Bull
3. Leclerc Ferrari
4. Sainz Ferrari
5. Hamilton Mercedes
6. Russell Mercedes
7. Norris Mclaren
8. Ocon Alpine
9. Vettel Aston Martin
10. Alonso Alpine
11. Tsunoda AlphaTauri
12. Schumacher Haas
13. Ricciardo* McLaren
14. Stroll Aston Martin
15. Zhou Alfa Romeo
16. Magnussen Haas
17. Gasly AlphaTauri
18. Bottas Alfa Romeo
19. Albon Williams
20. Latifi Williams

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