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There will be one final day of track action after the Abu Dhabi GP on Sunday – not that Max will be there!
Max Verstappen wished good luck to the contenders vying to be his Red Bull teammate next season as they headed into the final day of track action he wouldn’t be a part of. The 24-race Grand Prix season will conclude in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, with Verstappen already securing his fourth straight drivers’ championship. The constructors’ championship battle between McLaren and Ferrari will be decided, with McLaren holding a 21-point lead after a dramatic ending to the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen confirmed he would not be participating in the end-of-season test in Abu Dhabi, which will be crucial in determining his future teammate. Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson are seen as potential candidates for the vacancy, with Tsunoda finally getting a chance to showcase his skills in Red Bull machinery. Verstappen, although not watching, sent his well wishes to all involved in the team selection process.
