Verstappen ends record-breaking year with a victory
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen achieved a record victory in the final race of the 2023 season.
At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Dutchman started from first place, fought off the attacks of Charles Leclerc and did not give up the lead until the checkered flag. This victory is the 19th this season for Verstappen - an absolute record for Formula 1.
George Russell's podium and Lewis Hamilton's ninth place helped the Mercedes team get ahead of Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship and take second place.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Race. Top 10
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 58 laps2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +17,993
3. George Russell (Mercedes) +20,328
4. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) +21,453
5. Lando Norris (Mclaren) +24,284
6. Oscar Piastri (Mclaren) +31,487
7. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +39,512
8. Yuki Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri) +43,088
9. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) +44,424
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) +55,632
