2021 Abu Dhabi GP Press Conference Schedule: F1 Rivals Hamilton & Verstappen Pair Up Ahead of the Sensational Finale

What an exhilarating season this has been for the entire motorsport community, with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton hardly offering the viewers a breather amidst the nail-biting on-track battles. After an intense season and 21 races, here we are, awaiting the F1 finale to commence at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The level of excitement has been at its absolute peak since even before the inaugural Saudi Arabian GP had concluded. Only 2 days later, F1 has unveiled the lineup of the final press conference of the season, scheduled on Thursday at Yas Marina Circuit.

F1 pair-ups to look forward to

As anticipated, F1 has scripted this perfectly by keeping the best for the last. Too many pairings to keep an eye out for. And one such pair-up is featuring the title-contending duo of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Both drivers will be quite feisty considering the controversial end to the Jeddah race, and there could be some spicy comments or exchanges between the duo, but, of course, with a tinge of respect. Similarly, both the drivers’ respective bosses, Christian Horner and Toto Wolff, will be pairing up as well.

Then there is the ‘bromance’ duo, Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel. In contrast to the Hamilton-Verstappen pairing, we might come across some hilarious banters between the two Germans. Another pairing on the watch-list should be Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.

Both the drivers are in the middle of an intense battle for P5 in the drivers’ championship. Only 4 points separate the two drivers, and we are set for a spectacular end to what has been a brilliant duel this season. And finally, there’s Kimi Raikkonen-George Russell.

This will be Raikkonen’s final press conference of his F1 career; hence, an emotional ride on the cards, and Russell will certainly feel lucky enough to be a part of this send-off.

Abu Dhabi GP Press conference schedule

• Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) & George Russell (Williams)
• Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) & Lando Norris (McLaren)
• Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) & Nikita Mazepin (Haas)
• Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) & Mick Schumacher (Haas)
• Lance Stroll ( Aston Martin) & Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
• Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) & Fernando Alonso (Alpine)
• Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo) & Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
• Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) & Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
• Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) & Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
• Max Verstappen (Red Bull) & Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

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