On 12 December, the finale of the 2021 F1 season, the main event of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, was staged passionately at the Yas Marina Circuit, and after 58 laps of intense competition, the final, dramatic moments were staged, with Verstappen winning the championship, Hamilton runner-up and Sainz third. Verstappen was crowned champion.
According to yesterday's qualifying results, the top ten drivers are: Verstappen, Hamilton, Norris, Perez, Sainz, Bottas, Leclerc, Kakuda Yuki, Aucon and Ricciardo.
The red light went out and the race began, with Verstappen, who started from pole, failing to hold his position, Hamilton overtaking the lead and Fourth-placed Perez overtaking Norris to third.
At Turn 6, Verstappen forced Hamilton off the track by killing the inside line, hamilton cut through the buffer zone and continued to lead the race, and the race decided that there was no need to investigate the incident.
On lap 14, Verstappen stepped into the station, put on a set of hard tyres, and fell behind Norris after leaving the station, ranking fifth. Verstappen then overtook Norris and went to fourth.
On lap 15, Hamilton pitted and dropped to second place after leaving, led by Perez, who had not yet entered the station.
On lap 18, Verstappen overtook Sainz to third. At this point, Verstappen was 9 seconds behind Hamilton.
On lap 20, Perez defended Hamilton toughly, and after Hamilton overtook, Perez came back with the help of the wake, and the wonderful offensive and defensive battle, when the two were fighting, Verstappen in the rear caught up.
Hamilton then gradually distanced himself again.
On lap 27, Raikkonen's car failed on brakes and was forced to drive back to the pit lane to retire, and Kimi's F1 career unfortunately ended in this way. Russell then failed the gearbox and returned to the pit lane to retire.
On lap 36, Jovinacie's car stopped in the buffer zone and a virtual safety car was dispatched.
On lap 37, Verstappen took the opportunity to pitt and put on a set of hard tyres. The race resumed after lap 38.
On lap 53, Latifi suddenly crashed, the race was dispatched to the safety car, verstappen took the opportunity to enter the station to change into a soft tire.
The race resumed on the final lap, with Verstappen using a huge tyre advantage to complete the overtaking of Hamilton, leading the line and winning the race to win the 2021 season.
Hamilton finished second, Sainz finished third, and the points drivers from fourth to tenth were: Hiroshi Kakuda, Gasley, Bottas, Norris, Alonso, Ocon and Leclerc.
Here are the final results of the 2021 F1 drivers and teams: