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At the season finale in Abu Dhabi, Max Verstappen was able to celebrate his second victory of this Formula 1 season. Although the Dutchman came third in the World Cup, nine points behind Valtteri Bottas, he is incorporating many positive things into the new season.
“The good start was important,” said the 23-year-old, who had achieved pole position for the first time this season. “So it was a pleasure. We did everything right.” It was a very strong race, said Verstappen happily.
Rivals in the top trio, who were on the podium together in 13 of the 17 races, had to acknowledge the superiority of Verstappen and his race car on this day in relatively cool temperatures of just over 20 degrees.
Bottas spoke of a “solid” career. “I couldn’t have gotten more out of the car, I’m surprised the gap is so clear,” said the Finn, who will also drive for the official team in 2021.
Hamilton: “I’m happy I was able to drive”
Success brat Hamilton, who screwed this year’s number of GP victories to 95 (record) and tied record champion Michael Schumacher’s seven titles, climbed to his 164th podium on his return after the lost Sakhir GP due to a corona infection. “If you look at the last week, I am happy that I was able to drive,” said the 35-year-old. He’s not 100 percent, he can still feel his lungs, and he takes a long time to recover. “Physically it was the hardest race for me this year.”
Hamilton was unwilling to congratulate Red Bull and Verstappen. “Red Bull was out of reach this weekend, it is good that Max has caught up. For 2021 I would like to see a duel with an equal team,” said Hamilton, who will probably sign the new contract with Mercedes and the director of the Toto Wolff team shortly. becomes. “I hope we can start this week and finish it at Christmas,” said the Englishman.
Ferrari last race for Vettel
Verstappen ended the emirate’s successful “Silver Arrows” series, which had lasted since 2014. Prior to that, Sebastian Vettel had won the Red Bull in the Persian Gulf. Seven years later, the four-time German world champion had a great achievement in his 118th and final race with Ferrari. This race is “a little more emotional” than usual, he will give it his all “for the guys in the garage,” Vettel announced before the start.
But for the 33-year-old only 14th place remained before moving to Aston Martin, Racing Point’s successor team, immediately ahead of Britain’s George Russell.
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