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Formula 1: drivers classification
Leclerc, dolphin of Verstappen
Charles Leclerc was keen on this distinction.
Victorious three times this season (Bahrain, Australia and Austria), the Monegasque wanted to finish second in this world championship and it all came down to the final race.
For once, Ferrari helped their driver by keeping him on a one-stop strategy which allowed second-placed Leclerc to narrowly edge championship rival Sergio Perez by a mere second behind. 'arrival.
A paying poker move that does good to number 16 which ends the season on a good note.
Insatiable Verstappen
Pole on Saturday, victory on Sunday.
The scenario is a huge classic for the now double world champion.
Max Verstappen was again impressively solid in Abu Dhabi, signing his fifteenth success of the season in 22 races, the 35th in his career and the third victory in a row in the United Arab Emirates.
Colossal.
The last of Ricciardo and Vettel
We don't yet know what Daniel Ricciardo's future will be like, but the Australian took a good 9th place for his last race with McLaren.
He will not be on the grid in 2023 but could return to the paddock as a third driver at Red Bull.
Case to follow.
On the other hand, Sebastian Vettel is leaving, well into retirement.
For his last grand prix in Formula 1, the German finished tenth and offered himself a final point in F1.
A superb release.
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Alonso at a standstill
Sixth retirement of the season for Fernando Alonso.
The Spaniard, who was still fighting for points, had a difficult season where the reliability of his Alpine failed him.
The Iberian has lost many points throughout the year and since his announced departure to Aston Martin his patience has been greatly reduced in the face of his team's regular problems.
He must now be eager to put on the green Aston Martin tunic.
Hamilton blank season
LH44's worst season.
For the first time in his career, the seven-time F1 world champion finished outside the top 5 in the drivers' championship (6th).
That adds up to a first season without a win and without pole position and you get Lewis Hamilton's trickiest year in Formula 1. To end his season, the Briton was put on a one-stop strategy, which he didn't want to, and he finally ended the year with… a retirement following a gearbox problem.
A 2022 vintage to forget for the Mercedes driver.