The Formula One title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP got off to a sensational start on Sunday, with second-placed Lewis Hamilton and first-placed Max Verstappen almost coming together at the first corner before the British driver pulled ahead of the German. Kimi Raikkonen ended the final race of his career bowing out at Lap 28. Hamilton led the race throughout but Verstappen pulled off one of the most incredible finishes to an F1 season - overtaking Hamilton on the last lap.That extraordinary final lap of the 2021 title race in full 😮#AbuDhabiGP 🇦🇪 #F1 pic.twitter.com/kknTMDfpAF— Formula 1 (@F1) December 12, 2021 Verstappen has become the F1 World Champion for the first time, ending Hamilton's reign. Verstappen and Hamilton headed into Sunday's finale tied in the championship standings, the first time the title contenders are even going into the deciding race since 1974.Follow Live Updates:
The Formula One title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP got off to a sensational start on Sunday, with second-placed Lewis Hamilton and first-placed Max Verstappen almost coming together at the first corner before the British driver pulled ahead of the German. Kimi Raikkonen ended the final race of his career bowing out at Lap 28. Hamilton led the race throughout but Verstappen pulled off one of the most incredible finishes to an F1 season - overtaking Hamilton on the last lap.That extraordinary final lap of the 2021 title race in full 😮#AbuDhabiGP 🇦🇪 #F1 pic.twitter.com/kknTMDfpAF— Formula 1 (@F1) December 12, 2021 Verstappen has become the F1 World Champion for the first time, ending Hamilton's reign. Verstappen and Hamilton headed into Sunday's finale tied in the championship standings, the first time the title contenders are even going into the deciding race since 1974.Follow Live Updates: