Although the balance of power in the battle for the championship remains with Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton has so far done everything he can to increase his chances of grabbing it back. The Mercedes driver scored pole position for the season finale race in Abu Dhabi, beating teammate and rival Rosberg to the top spot. Behind them, the fight between Ferrari and Red Bull endured, with Daniel Ricciardo and Kimi Räikkönen locking out the second row. Max Verstappen was disappointed in his work to end up in sixth place.