Abu Dhabi title showdown is not on everyone's mind: 'I'm not too bothered'

Entering the Formula 1 season finale, three drivers can still win this year's drivers' title. Lando Norris currently leads Max Verstappen by 12 points, while his teammate Oscar Piastri is 16 points behind.

Many drivers said that they are curious to see how the title battle plays out during the final round of the campaign.

Carlos Sainz, for example, told GPblog that "I do have an interest, obviously, and I will be following very closely," while Gabriel Bortoleto said that if the race is boring, he will take a look at how the battle progresses on the screens around the circuits.

Not everyone cares about the eventual result. Talking to GPblog, Lance Stroll said: "No, it's not really something I take an interest in.

"We're not a part of it. I'm not too bothered," the Canadian driver laughed.

When answering a different question, Stroll revealed his focus for this Grand Prix weekend.

He explained: "I'm just focused on this last race and our constructors' fight and trying to get what we can out of the weekend."

The Silverstone-based team still has a shot at finishing sixth in the constructors' standings this year, but it would have to outscore Racing Bulls by 13 points.

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