Max Verstappen is the 2021 F1 world champion having taken a dramatic last-lap victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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F1 world champion Max Verstappen has declared he will race with the number one in 2022 after clinching the title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Formula One world champion Max Verstappen took stock of his new status on Monday and revealed that Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, despite threatening to appeal, had texted his... read more »
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Max Verstappen was on top of the world after clinching his maiden World Drivers' Championship on the final lap of Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen says he was congratulated by both Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff after winning the Formula 1 title. read more »
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Abu Dhabi served up one of the most dramatic ends to a season in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton on the last lap to become champion.In a controversial... read more »
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F1's craziest title showdown had everything... and it might not be over just yet. Laurence Edmondson looks at how Verstappen vs. Hamilton unfolded, why there were protests... read more »
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Max Verstappen has confirmed he will run the number one on his car in 2022 as Formula One world champion, something no driver has done in F1 since 2014. read more »
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Newly-crowned Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has confirmed he will carry the number one on his Red Bull car for his title defence in 2022. read more »
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The Red Bull driver was crowned F1 world champion for the first time on Sunday after a last-lap overtake on title rival Lewis Hamilton to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.It means... read more »
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Max Verstappen says he will switch to number 1 for the 2022 season as reigning Formula 1 World Champion. Verstappen clinched the 2021 title during a dramatic denouement to the... read more »
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Verstappen was crowned champion after a dramatic finish to the season at the Yas Marina Circuit that saw him clinch the title with a last-lap pass on rival Lewis Hamilton.A... read more »
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New world champion Max Verstappen reflects on his journey from karting to his maiden Formula 1 title after his last gasp victory in Abu Dhabi. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »
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Max Verstappen became champion in dramatic fashion after a last-lap overtake on Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen clinched his maiden F1 world championship in dramatic style with a last-lap lunge on Lewis Hamilton in a race shrouded in controversy. read more »
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Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is a "fantastic example" on "how to handle defeat" and is "committed" to coming back stronger next season, says... read more »
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Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen says his 2021 title is the "final achievement" he wanted and that any further success is a bonus. Verstappen clinched this... read more »
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Former F1 world champion Nico Rosberg has called for a clampdown of team lobbying of the FIA race director Michael Masi after confusion reigned at the season-finale. read more »
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Max Verstappen reflected on the "incredible" way he clinched his maiden F1 title as the Dutchman finally realised his dream of becoming world champion after an... read more »
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From becoming F1's youngest ever driver to a first world title, Max Verstappen's rise has been stunning to witness. Narrated by 1978 champion Mario Andretti. For more... read more »
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Christian Horner was understandably thrilled with the stewards' verdict that confirmed Max Verstappen as World Champion. read more »
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Formula 1 stewards have rejected both of Mercedes' protests over the dramatic late stages of the Abu Dhabi GP, confirming Max Verstappen as the race winner and 2021 world... read more »
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Max Verstappen has been confirmed 2021 Formula 1 world champion after Mercedes' protests were rejected by the FIA following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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It's no secret that life as a Formula 1 driver at Red Bull is pretty fun, and in Max's time with @Red Bull Racing Honda he's been put through some pretty unique... read more »
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Emotions ran high among the Red Bull team as Max Verstappen became the first ever Dutch Formula 1 World Champion after a thrilling conclusion to the 2021 season! For more F1®... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |