Follow live coverage after Max Verstappen clinched his first Formula 1 world title after winning a scarcely-believable Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
One of the most compelling years in the history of F1 went to the wire as Red Bull’s Verstappen and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Yas Marina Circuit level on 369.5 points. Verstappen earned a dominant pole in qualifying on Saturday, before clinching the world title with victory in the race on Sunday.
Verstappen looked out of the season-ending race at various points but, after a safety car came on to deal with a Nicholas Latifi crash, he was given a reprieve. He changed his tyres during the delay and, after lapped cars were allowed to clear the safety car, he and leader Hamilton had a final-lap race in which the Dutchman prevailed.
Mercedes subsequently lodged an official protest against the result of the race - which saw Hamilton denied a record eighth world title - but it was rejected by the FIA.
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