Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43. 26.11.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, Race Day. – www.xpbimages.com, EMail: [email protected] © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Images
Max Verstappen claimed a 19th victory of the year in Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi season finale ahead of Charles Leclerc and George Russell
The Dutchman converted pole position into victory with an advantage of 17.993s over Leclerc across the line.
Sergio Perez finished second on track, however, the Mexican picked up a five-second time penalty after making contact with Lando Norris at Turn 6.
Leclerc gave up second place to the Red Bull driver on the final lap in the hope it would secure second place in the Constructors’ for Ferrari
Russell, however, finished within five seconds of Perez to be promoted to third place with the 33-year-old dropping to fourth.
Norris completed the top five ahead of Oscar Piastri ahead of Fernando Alonso, Yuki Tsunoda, Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll.
Carlos Sainz classifies 18th after Ferrari’s hopes of a late safety car failed to come to fruition. The Spaniard pulled into the pits on the final lap after being sent on two long stints on the Hard compound tyre.
| Position | Driver | Team | Gap | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Max Verstappen | Red Bull | |||
| 2 |  |
Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +17.993 | ||
| 3 |  |
George Russell | Mercedes | +20.328 | ||
| 4 |  |
Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +21.453 | ||
| 5 | |
Lando Norris | McLaren | +24.284 | ||
| 6 |  |
Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +31.387 | ||
| 7 |  |
Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +39.512 | ||
| 8 |  |
Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +43.088 | ||
| 9 | |
Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +44.424 | ||
| 10 |  |
Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +55.632 | ||
| 11 | |
Daniel Ricciardo | AlphaTauri | +56.229 | ||
| 12 |  |
Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +66.373 | ||
| 13 | |
Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +70.360 | ||
| 14 |  |
Alex Albon | Williams | +73.184 | ||
| 15 |  |
Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | +83.696 | ||
| 16 |  |
Logan Sargeant | Williams | +87.791 | ||
| 17 |  |
Guanyu Zhou | Alfa Romeo | +89.422 | ||
| 18 | |
Carlos Sainz Jr | Ferrari | +1 Lap | ||
| 19 |  |
Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | +1 Lap | ||
| 20 |  |
Kevin Magnussen | Haas | +1 Lap |
Keyword: F1 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Race Results