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Max Verstappen took his 54th race win at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and now sits with the third most Formula 1 Grand Prix victories in history.
Max Verstappen became the third-most successful Formula 1 driver of all time by securing his 54th win at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, surpassing Sebastian Vettel’s record. Verstappen’s dominance throughout the season led him to his third title, winning 19 out of the 22 races held. This made it the most statistically dominant season in F1 history, with an 86% win-to-race ratio, surpassing Alberto Ascari’s 1952 record. Verstappen expressed his focus on the future and his hope for a competitive car next year to win more races. He also named his three favorite wins of the year: the comeback race in Miami, winning at his home circuit in Zandvoort, and winning in Suzuka after a challenging weekend in Singapore.
