ABU DHABI (REUTERS) – Max Verstappen has gained the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the Formulation One world championship for Crimson Bull on Sunday (Dec 12) after passing the Mercedes of title rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap.
With each drivers tied on factors forward of the season finale, the Dutchman trailed arch rival Hamilton – who was gunning for a document eighth world title – for a lot of the incident-filled race earlier than clinching victory on the 58th and last lap on the Yas Marina circuit.
“Aaaaaarrrrggghhhhh! “I really like you! I really like you!” stated Verstappen to workforce principal Christian Horner on the workforce radio, as he claimed the chequered flag to the delight of his workforce and sea of Orange-clad followers within the stands.
There was some comfort for Mercedes because the German outfit gained a document eighth constructors’ title on Sunday.