The F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix delivered a dramatic season finale as Max Verstappen claimed victory, Oscar Piastri impressed with second place, and Lando Norris sealed the world championship by bringing his McLaren home in third after a strategic and hard-fought race.
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Start
Verstappen made a clean start, Norris turned 2nd, Piastri 3rd. Leclerc jumped 4th.
Lap 1
Piastri overtook Norris, position changed to 2nd place.
Lap 2-10
Verstappen led confidently, Piastri tried to close the gap, meanwhile Norris was under pressure from Leclerc for 3rd position.
Lap 17
Norris and Leclerc were in the pit and back to 9-10th.
Lap 21
Norris and Leclerc overtook the unpitted group and continued the race as 4-5th. This time Norris started to catch Tsunoda.
Lap 23-24
Norris 3rd after overtaking Tsunoda – Verstappen pitted. Piastri is the new race leader.
Norris’ action was under investigation as he was out of track but no penalty was given to the British.
Lap 34
Piastri led, Verstappen 2nd, Norris 3rd meanwhile Leclerc was close to Norris on 4th.
Lap 39-40
Leclerc and Norris pitted.
Lap 41
Verstappen got back the leading position – Piastri in pit.
Lap 43-49
Leclerc started to catch Norris for 3rd place but the pace was the same for both drivers.
10 laps to go
Verstappen led, Piastri 2nd and Norris 3rd.
Lap 58
Verstappen won the final race of the season, Piastri came for 2nd and Lando Norris became World Champion as he finished 3rd.
The full results of the race according to FIA.com:
