Max Verstappen was the only driver who consistently got the best from his car during 2023, the bosses of his two closest rivals admitted.
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2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhile there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Verstappen could have missed the last 10 races and still won the title
F1 statistics
Posted onMax Verstappen could have stayed at the beach instead of returning from the summer break and still won the title by a point. Here’s the key stats from his dominant season.
Verstappen avoided best race strategy to achieve ‘1,000 laps led’ record
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen planned his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix strategy around achieving a new record by leading 1,000 laps of grands prix in a single season.
Mission complete for Verstappen as Ferrari fall short of their final objective
2023 Abu Dhabi GP report
Posted onThe final race of 2023 encapsulated the season: Max Verstappen won as he pleased, but the fight for second place delivered action until the last lap.
Verstappen admits final win of 2023 was “emotional” after dominant season
Formula 1
Posted onWorld champion Max Verstappen says his record-breaking 2023 campaign will be difficult to emulate in the future after taking 19 victories.
No point putting up harder fight against Verstappen at start – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc said there was no point putting up a fight against Max Verstappen at the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he was unlikely to stay ahead of his rival.
Vote for your 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Verstappen caps dominant season with crushing win as penalty leaves Perez fourth
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen never looked under threat as he won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to end his season with a record 19 grand prix victories.
Verstappen’s nearest challengers are focused on other rivals in finale
2023 Abu Dhabi GP pre-race analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen has a chance to end his historic season on a high – but he’ll be heading into the final race slightly unsure of his car.
Verstappen unsure over Red Bull’s race pace as practice was “all bad”
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen says he has “no clue” how his Red Bull is likely to run in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he did no meaningful long runs in practice.
Verstappen claims pole position for finale ahead of Leclerc and Piastri
2023 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen took his 11th and final pole position of his dominant 2023 campaign in Abu Dhabi, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Lost running leaves Verstappen hunting balance as one Ferrari starts strongly
2023 Abu Dhabi GP Friday practice analysis
Posted onAn unusual Friday in Abu Dhabi ended with one Ferrari on top and one in the barrier and Red Bull with balance problems to solve.
Verstappen complains rivals “tried to squeeze me into the wall” in practice
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen described his rivals’ driving as “silly” after overtaking a queue of cars in the pit lane exit during practice at Yas Marina.
Red Bull still has ‘big area we can improve’ with 2024 car – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull may have dominated the 2023 Formula 1 season but Max Verstappen is convinced they can make significant improvements to this year’s car.
Vegas-Middle East back-to-back doesn’t fit F1’s sustainability agenda – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 should rethink holding its Las Vegas Grand Prix back-to-back with rounds in the Middle East, says Max Verstappen.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onAfter a controversial weekend, there were two drivers who stood above the rest. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Verstappen denies Leclerc as F1’s Las Vegas spectacular lives up to its billing
2023 Las Vegas GP report
Posted onMax Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez put on a riveting fight for the lead as Formula 1 returned to Las Vegas.
How Verstappen’s collision with Russell helped him win the Las Vegas GP
2023 Las Vegas GP interactive data
Posted onMax Verstappen had a fight on his hands for once in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but his tangle with George Russell ironically helped his cause.
Russell ‘didn’t see Verstappen and wasn’t fighting him’ in clash
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell accepted his penalty for colliding with Mas Verstappen during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, saying he did not realise his rival was trying to pass him.