F1 champion Max Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi GP for 19th win of record-breaking season; Leclerc finishes second
The Hindu
Max Verstappen wins record-extending 19th race of season, 54th overall, to move into third on all-time list. Mercedes beat Ferrari by 3 points in Constructors' Championship, with Russell delivering second place.
Max Verstappen's outstanding season ended with a comfortable victory at the Abu Dhabi on Sunday, earning the Formula One champion a record-extending 19th victory of the campaign and 54th overall to move into third on the all-time list.
Verstappen finished ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes driver George Russell, and also collected a bonus point for the fastest lap. His 54th career win moved him one ahead of former Red Bull great Sebastian Vettel, with only Michael Schumacher (91) and Lewis Hamilton (103) left ahead of him.
“What an incredible year,” Verstappen said after crossing the line. “It was a bit emotional on the in-lap.”
Red Bull won 21 of 22 races this season, with Sergio Perez claiming two wins.
“It will be very hard to have another season like this, we know that," Verstappen said. "We will see, we are working hard for next year to have a very competitive car.”
After winning two of the first four races, Perez fell quickly behind his star teammate.
“You’ve smashed it out of the park this year,” Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told Verstappen on the radio. “We’re all incredibly proud of you.”
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