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Verstappen’s Qatar Win Sets Stage for Thrilling Abu Dhabi Finale
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Verstappen’s Qatar Win Sets Stage for Thrilling Abu Dhabi Finale

Max Verstappen clinched the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, setting up a nail-biting finale in Abu Dhabi next week. The race saw dramatic shifts and strategic decisions that left fans on the edge of their seats.Key TakeawaysVerstappen's victory narrows the championship gap to one point between him and Norris, with Piastri trailing by four points.The race featured a safety car incident on lap 7 that altered the strategy of most teams but not McLaren, who opted for flexibility over pit stops.With only 58 laps left in Abu Dhabi, every move counts as the battle for the World Drivers' Championship intensifies.The Qatar Grand Prix began with a flurry of action on lap one when Verstappen made a daring pass to take the lead from Lando Norris. This early maneuver set the tone for what would become an u...
Uber and WeRide Launch Driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
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Uber and WeRide Launch Driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

Just over a year after Uber announced its partnership with autonomous vehicle specialist WeRide, the companies have officially started offering driverless robotaxi rides to the public in Abu Dhabi. The journey began in September 2024 when both firms declared their intent to bring self-driving cars to the UAE.Three months later, they launched supervised rides in Abu Dhabi with a safety operator on board, setting the stage for fully autonomous operations planned for early this year. Today marks the beginning of true driverless commercial robotaxi services without any human presence inside the vehicle.Citizens and visitors in Abu Dhabi can now choose an UberX or Uber Comfort ride through the app, which could potentially match them with a WeRide GXR Robotaxi. To increase their chances of getti...