F1 Live | FP2: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

It's time for the second session of this final Formula One weekend of 2021, the second free practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. During this session, the drivers will quick laps and long runs with high fuel loads. They will all look to find the best set-up for Sunday's race. You follow it all with this liveblog from GPblog.

After the first session it is difficult to judge if Lewis Hamilton with his Mercedes has an advantage on this renewed circuit compared to Max Verstappen. Verstappen can take much more risk this weekend, as he has one victory more than Hamilton. If both drivers don't finish or don't get any points, Verstappen will win the championship. Hamilton will therefore do everything he can to avoid a crash.

After the disappointing results of Sergio Perez it looks like Mercedes are almost sure of the constructors' title. For a long time, there was only a difference of a few points, but after Perez's DNF the difference between Mercedes and Red Bull has increased to 28 points in favour of Mercedes. Red Bull can only win the title if both Mercedes drivers score very few or no points in this all-important race.

The second free practice session provides some insight into the standings for this weekend. You can follow all developments in Abu Dhabi with this liveblog.