The Yas Marina Circuit witnessed the finale of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing, who clinched the championship title earlier in October at the Qatar Grand Prix, showcased unwavering dominance in Sunday’s race. He secured a comfortable victory, leading Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 18 seconds. George Russell of Mercedes-Benz AMG claimed the third spot, trailing over 20 seconds behind Verstappen.
Despite crossing the finish line second, Red Bull’s Sergio Perez was relegated to fourth place following a five-second penalty incurred due to an incident with McLaren’s Lando Norris.
Verstappen’s remarkable season included 19 victories, setting a new record in Formula 1 history. He surpassed his own record of 15 wins from the previous season. Verstappen also established a record for the most consecutive wins within a single season, achieving 10 in a row. His total points for the season reached an unprecedented 575. Similarly, Red Bull Racing achieved a team record with a season total of 860 points.
At the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Verstappen and Leclerc led the pack from the pole and second positions, respectively. Verstappen overtook Leclerc in the first turn, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Norris vied for positions just behind them.
In the latter part of the race, Verstappen led comfortably, followed by Leclerc and Russell. Perez overtook Russell but failed to secure a five-second margin over him, crucial for Ferrari to surpass Mercedes in the Constructors’ Championship standings. Ultimately, Russell maintained his third position, contributing vital points to Mercedes.
The season concluded with Verstappen leading the Drivers’ Championship with 575 points, followed by teammate Perez with 285 points, and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton with 234 points. In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull topped the standings with 860 points, while Mercedes and Ferrari finished second and third with 409 and 406 points, respectively.
The teams will remain in Abu Dhabi for final tests before the off-season break begins.
Yas Marina Circuit: Host of the 2023 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Final Standings of the 2023 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix:
- Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
- Charles Leclerc, Ferrari (+17.993s)
- George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG (+20.328s)
- Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing (+21.453s)
- Lando Norris, McLaren (+24.284s)
- Oscar Piastri, McLaren (+31.487s)
- Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin (+39.512s)
- Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri (+43.088s)
- Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG (+44.424s)
- Lance Stroll, Aston Martin (+55.632s)
- Daniel Ricciardo, AlphaTauri (+56.229s)
- Esteban Ocon, Alpine (+66.373s)
- Pierre Gasly, Alpine (+70.360s)
- Alexander Albon, Williams (+73.184s)
- Nico Hulkenberg, Haas (+83.696s)
- Logan Sargeant, Williams (+87.791s)
- Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo (+89.422s)
- Carlos Sainz, Ferrari (DNF)
- Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo (+1 lap)
- Kevin Magnussen, Haas (+1 lap)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Verstappen Abu Dhabi GP Win
Who won the 2023 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing won the 2023 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing 18 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
What records did Max Verstappen set in the 2023 F1 season?
Max Verstappen set several records in the 2023 F1 season, including the most wins in a season (19), consecutive wins in a season (10 straight wins), and the most points in a season (575).
What was the final standing of Sergio Perez in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Sergio Perez of Red Bull Racing initially finished second, but a five-second penalty dropped him to fourth in the final standings of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Which team won the 2023 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship?
Red Bull Racing won the 2023 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, ending the season with a total of 860 points.
What were the final points standings for the top drivers in the 2023 Formula 1 season?
In the 2023 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen led with 575 points, followed by Sergio Perez with 285 points and Lewis Hamilton with 234 points.
More about Verstappen Abu Dhabi GP Win
- Yas Marina Circuit Official Website
- Formula 1 Official Standings
- Red Bull Racing Team News
- Ferrari Formula 1 Team Updates
- Mercedes-Benz AMG F1 Team Insights
6 comments
wow, verstappen is just unstoppable this year, 19 wins?? that’s insane!!
Perez really got the short end of the stick with that penalty, unfair if you ask me.
kind of feel bad for leclerc, always the bridesmaid never the bride huh?
Red bulls strategy is on another level, kudos to the team
Hamilton still got it, finishing third in points is impressive given merc’s struggles this year.
is it just me or is F1 getting a bit predictable with max winning all the time