F1 2024 Abu Dhabi GP LIVE: Race updates, stream and times at Lewis Hamilton’s final Mercedes race

There is a virtual safety car in place on lap 2 following a collision between Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. The Red Bull driver, who could compete for the last time today, abandoned his car as it was pulled from the side of the track.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton managed to storm the grid. Ferrari is up to eighth, and Mercedes is 12th.

It all happens as the cars fly towards the first corner, Max Verstappen makes a move and looks to get around the inside of Oscar Piastri and the two cars collide.

Piastri veers off track to the right, Verstappen swings to the left. Red Bull manage to right themselves and then continue, but McLaren is knocked all the way down the field.

Lando Norris still manages to get ahead of Carlos Sainz!

The final race of the 2024 F1 season begins in Abu Dhabi with the Constructors’ Championship. Ferrari trails McLaren by 21 points, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri blocking the grid in pole and second position.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have work to do to stay ahead of their rivals with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen also in the hunt for a race win.

At the back of the grid, Lewis Hamilton is hoping for a great recovery to end his tenure at Mercedes on a high.

3, 2, 1… the lights go out and the final race of the Formula 1 season is underway!

*Albon and Colapinto were penalized five places on the grid for exceeding their allotted battery

**Leclerc received a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding his allotted battery

***Hulkenberg gets three places on the grid for overtaking two cars on the pit exit in qualifying

Charles Leclerc speaks to Sky Sports as he walks to his car, sitting in the back of P19. Will it be a fun challenge to work in the field?

“Fun – I don’t know if that’s the word. It would be more fun in front. Today it is a very difficult task, but I will do everything to make a miracle happen. That is what we should have today, a miracle.”

Red Bull Team Director Christian Horner talks to Martin Brundle online. Can his team win the drivers’ title today?

“It’s a bit like a cup final, so we’ll do our best and try to end the season on a high note. McLaren and Ferrari have their own races, so they will probably be a bit conservative. Maybe those are some opportunities and Max doesn’t hesitate to try.”

2. Ferrari – 619 points (-21 points)

3. Red Bull Racing – 581 points

5. Aston Martin – 92 points

Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz cornered Hollywood star Brad Pitt, who stars in next year’s F1 film, in a garage.

“I have so much respect for these guys,” says Pitt. “What these drivers and cars can do is beyond the limit. I was having the time of my life. I want [filming] it could last another year. I could shed a tear!

“It’s really good fun. Our director said, let’s put the actors in the car and sleep for the weekend and make the best racing movie. I dare say we did.”

“It’s a very strange feeling, I can’t describe what I feel, a lot of gratitude, I hope I can do something from the past. I just want to take it all.

“It was really easy to be present this weekend. Controlling emotions that come in waves? That’s the hardest thing.”

“Today is a new day.”