Red Bull star Max Verstappen is the new Formula 1 world champion after winning an enthralling race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton led for the majority of the race after a strong start, but it all came down to the last lap, following Nicholas Latifi’s crash in the 53rd lap.
The safety car exited in order to allow a one-lap shootout, which Verstappen, who was on new tyres, won. Mercedes were left livid and will no doubt request a thorough explanation.
Hamilton misses out on a record-breaking eighth F1 World Championship, but Verstappen gets his first after an incredible season.
Drivers’ Championship Results 2021
Max Verstappen (394.5 Points)
Lewis Hamilton (387.5 Points)
Valtteri Bottas (230 Points)
Sergio Perez (190 Points)
Carlos Sainz (164.5 Points)
Lando Norris (160 Points)
Charles Leclerc (160 Points)
Daniel Ricciardo (115 Points)
Pierre Gasly (108 Points)
Fernando Alonso (81 Points)
Esteban Ocon (72 Points)
Sebastian Vettel (44 Points)
Lance Stroll (34 Points)
Yuki Tsunoda (30 Points)
George Russell (16 Points)
Kimi Raikkonen (10 Points)
Nicholas Latifi (7 Points)
Antonio Giovinazzi (3 Points)
Mick Schumacher (0 Points)
Robert Kubica (0 Points)
Nikita Mazepin (0 Points)
