Max Verstappen wins third consecutive Formula One world championship
Formula One’s 2023 tour of the globe will draw to a close later today when Abu Dhabi hosts the final Grand Prix of the season. It has been a record-breaking year for Red Bull driver Max Verstappen whose near-total dominance has resulted in a staggering 18 victories that have delivered his third straight world championship.
But the Ferraris of Charles LeClerc and Carlos Sainz have shown big improvement recently and will be looking to make a strong finish to an otherwise one-sided campaign. Otherwise, could Lewis Hamilton win his first race for Mercedes in over two years or will Verstappen finish the year with an unprecedented 19th Grand Prix trophy on his mantlepiece?
Express Sport compiles everything you need to know about today’s Formula One finale…
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start time
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix gets underway at 1pm UK time (5pm local time) on Sunday, November 26. Unlike the Las Vegas Grand Prix, this race is being staged at a reasonable time for European viewers.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weather forecast
Abu Dhabi is not exactly renowned for its rain so you will not be surprised to learn that there is very little chance of a shower during this race. As you might expect in the desert, non-stop sunshine is the order of the day with temperatures set to be around the 30 degrees celsius mark.
How to follow the Abu Dhabi Prix: TV Channel, live stream, radio, highlights
British F1 fans wanting to watch live coverage of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will need to tune into Sky Sports. The race will be shown live and in its entirety on the Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event channels. Coverage will start at 12pm UK time.
Sky Sports subscribers will be able to live stream the race via the Sky Sports app using a mobile, tablet or computer.
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If you don’t subscribe to Sky, you can still watch the race by purchasing a Sky Sports Day Pass from NOW for £11.98. Channel Four will be showing free race highlights from the Yas Marina Circuit at 5.30pm on Sunday.
If you want to follow the action the good old-fashioned way on the wireless, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra will be providing live radio commentary from Abu Dhabi, beginning at 12.45pm.
What’s at stake
With Verstappen, Sergio Perez and Hamilton already confirmed to be first, second and third in the Drivers’ Championship the focus now turns to Fernando Alonso and Sainz who are locked on 200 points each heading into the final race. Lando Norris is also just five points back on 195 in a three-way battle for fourth.
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