The 2022 season has come to an end in Formula 1, where we did not see much competition for both the drivers’ and the teams’ championships this year. The last race of the season hosted many dramatic events in itself.
Not only in recent years, Formula 1 history experiencing one of its most dominant years by Max Verstappen The 2022 Formula 1 season, which he announced weeks ago, ended with the Abu Dhabi GP. The race, which was held at Yas Marina Track, did not determine the champion, but it was the scene of many dramatic conflicts.
Starting at 16.00 Turkish time Abu Dhabi GPVerstappen, who started . Although Perez made a faster take-off, he could not pass his teammate. Although the champions are clear, the race, which is of great importance for determining the ranking, hosted many action on the track.
Alfa Romeo narrowly snatched $12 million
While Mercedes and Ferrari competed for second place in the race, Perez and Leclerc competed fiercely for second place in the drivers’ championship. To rank higher in the rankings of teams with big cash prizes Alfa RomeoAlpine, Aston Martin and McLaren entered into serious competition.
Although Alonso’s absence from the race thwarted his plans alpine The team managed to finish the championship in 4th place. Alfa Romeo, one of the two teams with 55 points, took a higher place and thanks to Bottas’ 5th place in the Italian GP during the season. 12 million dollars managed to get the additional award.
Preferring the double pit stop strategy Perezwho prefers a single pitstop even though he pushes his car quite hard in the last parts of the race. to Leclerc failed to approach. Thus, Leclerc managed to take the 2nd place in the drivers’ championship by 1 point. Vettel, who went to 10th place after Hamilton withdrew from the race due to engine problems, could not pass Ricciardo even though he chased until the last moments of the race. Thus, Alfa Romeo finished the championship above Aston Martin.
Danke, Seb!
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With this race, Nikolas Latifi, Daniel Ricciardo, Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettelhas put an end to their Formula 1 careers for now. Ricciardo is expected to test drive for Red Bull next year.
Previously with Red Bull 4 times Sebastian Vettel, who won the drivers’ championship and is one of the favorites of almost everyone, said goodbye to the F1 tracks by making donuts at the end of the race. The German driver also raced for Ferrari.
Max Verstappen won the race LeclercPerez, Sainz, Russell, Norris, Ocon, Stroll, Ricciardio, VettelTsunoda, Zhou, Albon, Gasly, Bottas, Schumacher, Magnussen followed. HamiltonLatifi and alonso There were names that could not complete the race.