Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19 leads Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23 at the start of the race. Formula 1
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19 leads Charles Leclerc (MON)…

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 - As it happened

Follow the final F1 race of the season here with the Crash.net live blog.

26 Nov 2023
14:41
That's a wrap for 2023

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14:37
Results

Full order from Abu Dhabi...

Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19 makes a pit stop. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19 makes a pit stop. Formula 1 World…

14:32
Top 10

Verstappen, Leclerc, Russell, Perez, Norris, Piastri, Alonso, Tsunoda, Hamilton and Stroll.

14:31
Verstappen wins

Verstappen takes another victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!

14:29
Onto the final lap

Perez is currently 2.9s ahead of Russell in the battle for third. He has a penalty to serve at the end of the race.

14:28
Two laps to go

Alosno has overtaken Tsunoda into Turn 9. 

14:26
Three laps to go

Verstappen, Leclerc, Perez, Russell, Norris, Piastri, Tsunoda, Alonso, Hamilton and Sainz is the current top 10.

14:25
Lap 54/58

Perez gets past Russell into Turn 9 for third.

He has four laps to build a five-second gap to get on the podium.

14:23
Lap 53/58

Perez is closing up to the back of Perez - 1.4s behind the Mercedes driver.

14:20
Penalty for Perez

He's been given a five-second time penalty for colliding with Norris.

14:19
The order on Lap 50

Verstappen, Leclerc, Russell, Perez, Norris, Piastri, Tsunoda, Alonso, Hamilton and Sainz.

14:16
Lap 48/58

Perez makes the most of the DRS to get past Norris into Turn 6.

14:14
Contact!

Norris and Perez tough into Turn 6.

Norris keeps the position though - maybe one for the stewards.

14:12
Hamilton

Hamilton will be investigated after the race for a "pit stop infringement".

14:10
Perez is flying

He could be looking at second here.

He's just set the fastest lap of the race.

14:09
Verstappen is the next in

A swift stop from Red Bull allows him to rejoin in the lead.

An easy race so far for the Dutchman.

14:07
Perez pits

He will be rapid towards the end of the race with Red Bull putting him on fresh rubber.

Stroll also comes in.

14:06
Order on Lap 42

Verstappen, Perez, Leclerc, Russell, Tsunoda, Norris, Stroll, Piastri, Sainz and Ocon.

14:03
Alonso

Alonso noted by the stewards for "driving eratically". Looked like he lifted off very early which nearly caused a clash with Hamilton.

14:01
Lap 38/58

Verstappen leads Perez, Tsunoda, Leclerc, Russell, Norris, Stroll, Ocon, Sainz and Piastri.

13:57
Leclerc

Leclerc rejoins ahead of Russell and Norris. 

13:56
Ferrari pit Leclerc

With Russell and Norris just coming into the pits for fresh rubber, Ferrari call Leclerc in.

13:56
Russell

Russell rejoins just ahead of Norris - could be close here with DRS.

13:55
Mercedes respond

Mercedes respond with Russell - as McLaren look to undercut with Norris.

13:53
More pit stops

McLaren call Norris in from fourth. They will look to undercut Russell here.