ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates– Max Verstappen won a record-extending 15th race of the year at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to conclude among one of the most leading seasons in Formula One history.
A year on from Verstappen’s stressful and also controversial win over Lewis Hamilton to secure his first title, there was little drama at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Verstappen remained ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez at the beginning as well as was never seriously tested afterwards on his way to triumph. “Incredible to win once more right here, 15th win of the period is unbelievable,” he said. “It’s been actually enjoyable to collaborate with the whole group as well as to be able to attain something similar to this year.”
Ferrari‘s Charles Leclerc held off Perez’s challenge on old tires to end up second and also clinch second place in the championship standings, warding off Red Bull’s proposal to have its vehicle drivers position first and second.
Leclerc completed three points in advance of Perez in the standings. That indicated Verstappen’s rejection to generate sixth area to his teammate at the last race in Brazil was not decisive at the end of the period.
“I knew the only opportunity to defeat Checo (Perez) today was with a various approach and having fun with the tire management, which we did truly well today,” Leclerc said. “I truly wish next year we can do an advance to eliminate for the champion.”
Leclerc as well as Ferrari seemed able to challenge Verstappen for the title at the start of the period, however Red Bull enhanced its auto efficiency advantage with the season. Mistakes on the right track from Leclerc and also in Ferrari’s race technique held them back also.
Four-time champ Sebastian Vettel placed 10th for Aston Martin as he retires from F1 after 16 years. A hydraulic trouble finished Lewis Hamilton’s race for Mercedes as the seven-time champion ended up an F1 period without a win for the very first time in his career.
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