Max Verstappen capped off his record-breaking season with one final victory in Sunday’s Formula 1 season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. After notching his 12th pole of the season on Saturday, the Oracle Red Bull Racing driver defended his lead on Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the opening lap before stretching his lead en route to scoring his 19th win of the season. I have to say a big thank you to Red Bull, it’s just been an incredible year. I’m happy to end the season this way with a podium.”. Haas F-1’s efforts lacked in the season finale as Nico Hulkenberg finished 15th. At season’s end, Verstappen finished off the year with a comfortable 290-point lead over Perez in the final standings. Behind the Red Bull duo, Hamilton finished third, 28 markers above Alonso.

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