P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes and Ferrari’s fight for second in the constructors’ championship provided the intrigue in Formula 1 2023’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale, won by Max Verstappen as expected
Max Verstappen, the world champion, won the final race of the 2023 Formula 1 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He led Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari to take first place, while Mercedes secured second in the constructors’ championship, beating Ferrari. Verstappen had to defend his lead on the first lap, with Leclerc continuously attacking him. However, Verstappen maintained his position and eventually secured a comfortable victory with a 17.9-second lead. Sergio Perez from Red Bull finished second on the road but received a penalty for driving into Lando Norris from McLaren, resulting in a fourth-place finish. This penalty allowed George Russell from Mercedes to secure third place. McLaren secured fourth in the standings, with Norris finishing ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri. Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin finished seventh after a late move on Yuki Tsunoda’s AlphaTauri.
