Abu Dhabi F1 title showdown: What Norris, Verstappen and Piastri need to do to be crowned champion

For the first time in 15 years, the Formula One championship comes down to the final race in Abu Dhabi with three drivers vying for the title.

In 2010, four drivers went into the Abu Dhabi season finale chasing glory. Sebastian Vettel would ultimately emerge triumphant that time, edging out Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, Red Bull teammate Mark Webber and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.

This year, Lando Norris leads the standings on 408 points, while Max Verstappen's victory at last weekend's Qatar Grand Prix propelled the Red Bull driver into second on 396 points. Oscar Piastri, Norris' McLaren teammate, sits third on 392 points.

With 25 points available for first place in Abu Dhabi, the title is up for grabs for all three.

Here's what each driver needs to do:

Lando Norris (McLaren, 408 points)

Norris is in pole position to clinch a maiden F1 title. The McLaren driver won last year's race, and a repeat on Sunday at Yas Marina will see him become the 11th Briton to clinch the ultimate prize in motor sports.

Second or third in Abu Dhabi will also be enough to win the drivers' title - regardless of where his rivals finish.

If he misses out on a podium but still finishes ahead of Verstappen and Piastri, he wins the title.

Also, if he doesn't finish on the podium but does finish ahead of both Verstappen and Piastri, then he clinches the crown.

Any other scenario for Norris to win the championship requires him to finish within 12 points of Verstappen in Abu Dhabi and within 16 points of Piastri.

If the two leading drivers are level on points after Sunday's race, then co