F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix F1 returns to Abu Dhabi for the traditional season finale, after Red Bull secured their first ever one-two finish in the Drivers’ Championship in Las Vegas Max Verstappen (far right, with teammate Sergio Perez) can overhaul Sebastian Vettel’s career tally with victory in Abu Dhabi. Red Bull has been dominant in 2023, winning all but one race All-time F1 race wins Lewis Hamilton GBR 2007- Race starts: 331 103 Michael Schumacher GER 1991-2006, 2010-12 306 91 Sebastian Vettel GER 2007-22 299 53 Max Verstappen NED 2015- 184 53 Alain Prost FRA 1980-1991, 93 199 51 Ayrton Senna BRA 1984-94 161 41 Fernando Alonso ESP 2001, 2003-18, 2021- 376 32 23 NOV 26: Abu Dhabi YAS MARINA CIRCUIT DRS 3 2 1 Timing sector DRS detection Distance: 58 laps – 306.183km 2022 PODIUM 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 3 Sergio Perez Red Bull BEHIND THE WHEEL Most wins: Lewis Hamilton, 5 (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019) Lap record Max Verstappen, 1:26.103 (2021) Fastest lap 2022: Lando Norris, 1:28.391 Sources: FIA, Autosport Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS