Max Verstappen claimed a 19th victory of the year in Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi season finale ahead of Charles Leclerc and George Russell.
The Dutchman converted pole position into victory with an advantage of 17.993s over Leclerc across the line.
Read more: F1 2023 Abu Dhabi GP – Race Report
Sergio Perez finished second on track, however, the Mexican picked up a five-second time penalty after making contact with Lando Norris at Turn 6.
Leclerc gave up second place to the Red Bull driver on the final lap in the hope it would secure second place in the Constructors’ for Ferrari.
Russell, however, finished within five seconds of Perez to be promoted to third place to preserve Mercedes’ claims to the runner-up spot. The penalty dropped Perez to fourth.
Norris completed the top five ahead of Oscar Piastri ahead of Fernando Alonso, Yuki Tsunoda, Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll.
Carlos Sainz classifies 18th after Ferrari’s hopes of a late safety car failed to come to fruition. The Spaniard pulled into the pits on the final lap after being sent on two long stints on the Hard compound tyre.
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