Lewis Hamilton secures impressive finish despite nightmare Abu Dhabi GP as Max Verstappen breaks ANOTHER F1 record

MAX VERSTAPPEN capped off a stunning season in style by winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

His last lap of the year confirmed a historic record as he became the first driver to lead for a thousand laps in a season.

Verstappen ended the Abu Dhabi GP in style
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Verstappen ended the Abu Dhabi GP in styleCredit: AFP
The Dutchman has set an unbelievable record
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The Dutchman has set an unbelievable recordCredit: Alamy

Verstappen won 19 of his 22 races this season in one of the most dominant individual seasons in Formula One history.

The Dutchman also finished on the podium in 21 of those races.

It was a less impressive showing from Brit Lewis Hamilton, after starting 11th on the grid in the Gulf State.

He managed to improve on that start to finish ninth overall.

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Hamilton finished third in the overall driving standings in a decent finish despite being some way below his usual excellent standards this season.

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