P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen completed his record-breaking 2023 Formula 1 campaign by picking up his 19th victory of the year with a
The Dutchman dominated the race at the Yas Marina Circuit, securing his fourth consecutive win at the venue. He finished ahead of Charles Leclerc and George Russell, with Sergio Perez initially crossing the line in second but being demoted to fourth due to a time penalty for colliding with Lando Norris. Mercedes secured second place in the standings, beating Ferrari, thanks to Russell’s second podium of the year and Lewis Hamilton’s ninth-place finish. All drivers in the top 10 started on the Medium compound tire as per Pirelli’s recommended strategy, with no one opting for the Soft or Hard tires. Verstappen successfully defended his lead against Leclerc’s attempts to overtake, while Norris made a move on Russell for fourth place.
