Smaller stakes in F1's return to Abu Dhabi, but some drama remains
The snub — Verstappen apparently has lingering animosity toward Perez for crashing at the end of qualifying at Monaco and then winning the May race — cost Perez two points in the standings, and he and Leclerc head into the weekend tied for second. Red Bull in team history has never gone 1-2 in the standings.
Hamilton had won three straight to position himself for a record eighth title and led 51 of the 58 laps at Abu Dhabi. Then a late caution led to a series of rulings by the since-fired race director that not only altered F1 protocol but allowed Verstappen to pass Hamilton on the final lap for the win and his first world championship.
and Juan Manuel Fangio have more F1 titles. The 35-year-old has a resume that includes 53 victories, 57 poles and 69 podiums over 16 seasons.
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