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10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Max Verstappen dominated the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing his 19th win and reaching a total of 1,003 laps led throughout the season. Despite Charles Leclerc’s efforts to challenge Verstappen, he was unable to do so, focusing instead on helping Ferrari surpass Mercedes in the constructors’ championship. Fernando Alonso took fourth place in the drivers’ standings, confirming AlphaTauri’s miss of catching Williams for seventh. It was a record-breaking season for Verstappen, as he became the first driver to lead 1,000 laps in a single season and was the only driver to complete every lap of the campaign. Mercedes secured second place in the constructors’ championship, with George Russell finishing third on the road and helping the team with strong reliability throughout the year. Lewis Hamilton had a mediocre day compared to his usual standards.
