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How Verstappen snatched victory| View in browser F1 | MARK HUGHES Plenty of rubber to burn: why Max dominated Abu Dhabi GP this time Early in the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, it looked as if somebody — anybody — might beat Max Verstappen. But come raceday, he was untouchable again. Mark Hughes on how he added another F1 win to his record-breaking tally Forty-nine laps into the race, Max Verstappen led his 1,000th lap – of the season! He led the remaining nine laps too in a performance which neatly summarised everything about Verstappen, Red Bull and 2023. But there was a moment there, in FP3 on Saturday, where it looked like they were in trouble... READ MORE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES F1 | JAMES ELSON Leclerc shows more nous than Ferrari strategy dept: Abu Dhabi Up/down The world's 'greatest' racing championship wrapped things up in the romantic surroundings of Yas Marina – with a race result to match READ MORE F1 | CHRIS MEDLAND Sargeant's F1 future in the balance as Max poaches Sainz's trainer 2023 Abu Dhabi GP diary: Eyes on AlphaTauri; the FIA gets sensitive; a trainer-fuelled silly season; and is the last remaining 2024 F1 seat still open? Chris Medland's view from the paddock at Yas Marina READ MORE F1 | CAMBRIDGE KISBY Max Verstappen's F1 records — the ones he beat and broke in 2023   Max Verstappen claimed his third successive F1 drivers' world title in a season for the ages in 2023 — scoring an unprecedented number of race wins while setting numerous other records along the way READ MORE SHOP PROMOTION Bestsellers: Motor Sport shop Official Motor Sport Magazine 100 Years Calendar | 2024 Build a Porsche 911 | Advent Calendar | Christmas Gift Jaguar E-Type - Upcycled | Limited Edition | Cufflinks 'Casino' limited edition lithograph, signed Kimi Räikkönen Binder | Racing Green | Motor Sport Jenson Button Signed | Full Size Brawn GP Helmet Share this newsletter: Stay up to date  Update your preferences to select the content you wish to receive.   UPDATE NOW  Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy. Motor Sport magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60