10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi GP

The 2023 Formula 1 season concluded with another talking point-packed event, as the traditional Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closer provided a microcosm of the entire campaign. From Max Verstappen’s latest record-breaking feat to the battle for the lesser places being decided, all amid the FIA’s latest rules squabbles and a focus on the future, here’s what we learned from the finale

Max Verstappen’s 19th win of the season, putting him on 1,003 laps led across the entire campaign, was never really in doubt from the moment he made it out of Turn 1 in the lead.

After Charles Leclerc’s valiant attempt to trouble the 2023 dominator failed, his focus switched to those behind him and hauling Ferrari above Mercedes in the constructors’ championship, which came to no avail despite some impressive lateral thinking.

As Fernando Alonso took fourth in the drivers’ standings with a late move on Yuki Tsunoda, inadvertently confirming AlphaTauri just missed out on catching Williams for seventh, the final prizes and positions were handed out at the Yas Marina circuit as the season drew to a close.

Here’s the 10 key things we learned from F1’s 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale.

1. Verstappen signs off with yet another new F1 record

Source: Autosport