Race results
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix began with polesitter Verstappen holding the lead and controlling the early phase ahead of Leclerc. Yuki Tsunoda led briefly during the pit cycle, becoming a rare Japanese lap leader in a Formula One race. Through the middle and late stages Verstappen steadily extended his advantage, while Leclerc, Russell, Pérez and the McLarens fought over the podium and Constructors' Championship positions. Pérez missed the podium after a five-second penalty for contact, allowing Russell to secure third. Verstappen ended the season with victory and fastest lap, completing a record 19-win campaign. Mercedes held off Ferrari for second in the Constructors' Championship.
| POS. | NO. | Driver | Team | TIME | Laps | Fastest Lap | PIT | Grid | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1:27:02.624 | 58 | 1:26.993 | 2 | 1 | 26 | ||
| 2 | 16 | +17.993 | 58 | 1:28.199 | 2 | 2 | 18 | ||
| 3 | 63 | +20.328 | 58 | 1:28.187 | 2 | 4 | 15 | ||
| 4 | 11 | +21.453 | 58 | 1:27.493 | 2 | 9 | 12 | ||
| 5 | 4 | +24.284 | 58 | 1:28.164 | 2 | 5 | 10 | ||
| 6 | 81 | +31.487 | 58 | 1:28.138 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||
| 7 | 14 | +39.512 | 58 | 1:28.256 | 2 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 8 | 22 | +43.088 | 58 | 1:29.256 | 1 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 44 | +44.424 | 58 | 1:28.372 | 2 | 11 | 2 | ||
| 10 | 18 | +55.632 | 58 | 1:28.050 | 2 | 13 | 1 | ||
| 11 | 3 | +56.229 | 58 | 1:28.571 | 2 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 12 | 31 | +1:06.373 | 58 | 1:30.033 | 1 | 12 | 0 | ||
| 13 | 10 | +1:10.360 | 58 | 1:29.016 | 2 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 14 | 23 | +1:13.184 | 58 | 1:27.845 | 2 | 14 | 0 | ||
| 15 | 27 | +1:23.696 | 58 | 1:29.217 | 2 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 16 | 2 | +1:27.791 | 58 | 1:28.580 | 2 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 17 | 24 | +1:29.422 | 58 | 1:28.746 | 2 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 18 | 55 | Retired | 57 | 1:29.452 | 2 | 16 | 0 | ||
| 19 | 77 | +1 Lap | 57 | 1:29.863 | 1 | 18 | 0 | ||
| 20 | 20 | +1 Lap | 57 | 1:29.934 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
Carlos Sainz is classified 18th because the car completed at least 90% of the race distance.
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Race information
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- Round
- ROUND 22
- Official name
- FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2023
- Circuit
- Yas Marina Circuit
- Venue
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Course length
- 5.281 km
- GP first held
- 2009
- Same-name GP races
- 15
- Fastest lap
- -
- Race laps
- 58 laps
- Race distance
- 306.183 km
GP first held and GP races held count only same-name grands prix that were part of the F1 World Championship.
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