Mercedes Beats Ferrari * Perez Handed Undeserving Late Penalty * Franz Tost Retires from F1
As the sun set over the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the 2023 F1 season drew its final curtain in a spectacular showcase of speed, strategy, and sheer racing drama.
The most significant subplot of the evening revolved around the battle for second place in the Constructors’ Championship between Scuderia Ferrari and Mercedes AMG F1.
Separated by only a handful of points, the stakes were high for both teams. The Yas Marina Circuit promised to be the ultimate proving ground, where every overtake and strategic decision would be critical.
Note Worthy Highlights:
- Max Verstappen secures 19th WIN of the Season in Abu Dhabi
- It’s the 9th win in as many years in a row, which the driver from Pole wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Verstappen reaches 1000+ laps led in a season
- Carlos Sainz and Scuderia Ferrari become the only team and driver pairing to win a Grand Prix over Red Bull Racing all season
- Red Bull Racing claims most dominate season in F1 Season
- Mercedes AMG F1 secures 2nd in the F1 Constructor Championship after dismal final race for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz
- Mercedes AMG F1 beats Scuderia Ferrari by 3-points
- Charles Leclerc finishes 2nd after attempting to help Sergio Perez gain a place and time over George Russell to help Ferrari chances
- Perez ultimately is penalized for contact with Lando Norris – Perez finishes 4th in finale and rumours continue to persist related to his 2024 F1 season contract
- Yuki Tsunoda claims fan vote for Driver of the Day
- Williams driver, Logan Sargent is questionable for 2024, although star driver, Alex Albon carries the Williams F1 Team to 7th in the Constructors Championship beating out AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo and Haas F1
- AlphaTauri Team Principal, Franz Tost officially retires from F1 after 17 years
2023 FORMULA ONE DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
2023 FORMULA ONE CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
2023 FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI RACE RESULTS
IMAGES: Formula 1
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