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Red Bull’s strategy in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was tailored to give Max Verstappen the best chance of hitting the milestone of 1,000 laps led this season. Verstappen held off Charles Leclerc from …
Red Bull’s strategy for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was designed to help Max Verstappen reach the milestone of leading 1,000 laps this season. Verstappen successfully held off Charles Leclerc at the start and led the first stint of the race. The team delayed his second pit stop, taking into consideration the goal of reaching 1,000 laps led. Verstappen enjoyed the battle with Leclerc at the beginning of the race, and acknowledged that Leclerc also had to consider the team’s championship position. In the end, Verstappen’s strategy paid off, as he secured the 1,000 laps milestone with three laps to spare.
