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      Shocking moment huge brawl breaks out at F1 party in Abu Dhabi as bottles of prosecco are launched at spectators

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      SHOCKING footage has emerged showing a mass brawl between boozed up guests at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Celebrations from fans at the event got completely out of hand as a huge fight broke out at the £1billion Yas Marina Circuit as guests flung bottles at each other.
      A huge brawl broke out at an F1 afterparty on a balcony at the Yas Marina CircuitCredit: X
      Men were seen throwing prosecco bottles at each other in the brawlCredit: X
      Security struggled to contain the trouble as they were outnumberedCredit: X
      Max Verstappen secured his 19th win of the season as the Red Bull driver celebrated being crowned Formula One world champion again in style.
      But security had to intervene as revellers brawled at an exclusive event that took place on a balcony overlooking the course that was covered in Red Bull-branded parasols.
      The F1 fans in attendance, some of which are said to be British, began hitting each other with bottles and jumping over furniture to get at one another.
      Further videos showed more chaotic scenes from what appears to be a race afterparty, and it remains unclear whether there were multiple small fights or if they were linked. 
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      One person who claimed to have been at the event and witnessed the scenes shared footage on X and wrote: “Can’t take the British no where can ye.”
      The clip starts with a woman yelling at a group of men that were trying to get past her, with security staff separating them.

      Then another woman puts her arm around one man’s neck and tries to restrain him from getting involved.
      But chaos soon broke out as a number of battles broke out as more people continued to join in.
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      One reveller in a red t-shirt could be seen scrambling over white couches to whack someone before they were pulled back, then a man in a white shirt retaliates by striking him.
      Anger continued to boil over as several men began using bottles of wine and beer as weapons in the fight.
      One throws what looks to be a prosecco bottle straight at another male while others are spotted with larger bottles in the melee.
      Security try to hold them back as the red VIP cordons are sent flying to the floor as the staff quickly get outnumbered.
      A DJ is then heard telling the gathering crowd “let’s go” before he suddenly realises that trouble has broken out.
      He then urges security to go over to a table to deal with the aggressors while Kanye West’s hit ‘All of the Lights’ song is played in the background.
      The rapper, 46, was actually among the VIP guests in attendance at the grand prix on Sunday.
      A host of other big names, including both Naomi Campbell and Priyanka Chopra, were also spotted at the race.
      Red Bull are yet to comment on the incident.
      Max Verstappen secured his 19th win of the season at the Abu Dhabi GPCredit: Getty More

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      Ben Hunt: Mercedes already have work cut out for 2024 season after disastrous 2023 with Hamilton’s assessment damning

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      IT is just 95 days until the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening race for the 2024 season, and boy do Mercedes have their work cut out.This season has been a total disaster from start to finish.
      It’s been a season to forget for MercedesCredit: Rex
      From the opening qualifying session in Bahrain, where boss Toto Wolff ordered their car design to be scrapped, to the final race in Abu Dhabi, where Lewis Hamilton delivered the bleak assessment that his only highlight from the season was the fact he “survived it”.
      Each time the team appeared to make progress, they took two steps back the next weekend.
      Hamilton and his teammate George Russell were despondent as Mercedes went without a single win for the first time in 12 years.
      This is now a hugely important time for Wolff as he tries to steer his ship back on course to challenge for wins again.
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      In the past, it would have been easier to buy their way out of trouble, committing funds to the development of their car until finding something that worked.
      F1’s cost cap means his spending is limited to that of his rivals — a figure of just $135million (£107m) for the whole season, a third of what the big teams would spend before it was introduced in 2021.
      It was encouraging at least to see no back-slapping at finishing second in the championship, having narrowly pipped perennial under-achievers Ferrari by three points.
      Somewhat worryingly, in his post-race media session in Abu Dhabi, Wolff said he could draw some optimism from McLaren, Aston Martin and Alpha Tauri, who had all made a strong finish to the season.
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      Wolff needs to find answers quickCredit: PA
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      Only, this is not a customer team like those listed above, this is Mercedes, who won eight constructors’ titles in a row.
      Wolff spoke with a frown which now appears etched across his brow and the general mood raises more fears for next season.
      For the development of their challenger in 2024 is now well under way at their Brackley HQ.
      But there seems to be nothing to brighten their spirits, no optimism, only the painful realisation of another season of woe ahead.
      This campaign has only just finished but time is already running out to be able to challenge Red Bull next season.
      I received a great deal of feedback from people working in the F1 paddock after last week’s column, where I revealed the human cost of six races in seven weeks, criss-crossing the world.
      Staff sickness was a big issue in Abu Dhabi, with Red Bull boss Christian Horner saying: “I sincerely hope that subscriptions to Lemsip are not within the budget cap. It’s been a pretty brutal regime.”
      Horner said there had been sickness in his campCredit: Splash
      LEAVING HIS DIRTY MARQ
      MARCO BEZZECCHI has blasted MotoGP rival Marc Marquez, calling him “the dirtiest rider”.
      The two collided on the opening lap of the Valencia GP, which was won by Ducati’s 26-year-old Francesco Bagnaia, who retained his title.
      Bezzecchi, 25, fumed: “Marquez decided to end my race on the third corner. He did the same as he did in Thailand with me in corners five and six.
      “So, he hit me right here in my back. It was very, very dirty.
      “I think from the view from the TV you can see very well, but it’s Marquez so they don’t do anything to him.
      “Most of the time, when the other rider doesn’t crash it’s OK. But when you make the other rider crash, at least it’s a f***ing penalty.
      “They never do anything to him — because it’s Marquez and he’s the dirtiest rider.”
      Bezzecchi raged at rival Marc MarquezCredit: Getty
      MUSICAL CHAIRES
      FRENCH driver Theo Pourchaire won the Formula Two title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
      A fifth-place finish at Yas Island was enough to beat Danish racer Frederik Vesti by 11 points in the overall standings.
      Rules in the competition state that champions must retire from Formula Two — but with no seat in F1 available, Pourchaire faces a spell on the sidelines.
      The 20-year-old is currently a member of the Sauber Academy and serves as a test and reserve driver for Alfa Romeo Racing.
      Pourchaire earned Formula 2 victoryCredit: Getty More

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      Former F1 Wag shows off sideboob in barely-there top to celebrate her birthday as fans call her ‘prettiest girl ever’

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      FORMER Formula One Wag Luisinha Oliveira has stunned in her latest Instagram post.The Portuguese social star used to date McLaren driver Lando Norris and now has an impressive following online.
      Luisinha Oliveira stunned in her latest snaps on her 24th birthdayCredit: Instagram – @luisinhaoliveira99
      She celebrated with her family and friendsCredit: Instagram – @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha was wearing a silver top with a skirt and matching bootsCredit: Instagram – @luisinhaoliveira99
      The 24-year-old blew the candle out on her cakeCredit: Instagram – @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha shared some snaps with her 378,000 Instagram followers of her celebrating her 24th birthday.
      The stunning model celebrated with friends and family while sporting an eye-catching outfit.
      She wore a silver top that was held together by just one string on the back with a small black skirt and some matching boots on her bottom half.
      And fans were blown away by both Luisinha and her outfit and headed to the comments section to shower her with compliments.
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      One wrote: “Most beautiful girl! I love you!”
      While another added: “MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN THE WORLD!!”
      A third simply commented: “Prettiest girl ever.”
      And a fourth wrote: “Your smile could light up this whole town.”
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      Luisinha dated McLaren star Norris for a year before they split in September of last year.
      She was often seen supporting the Bristol born racer from the paddock when the pair were still together.
      But they split on good terms and now Luisinha is focusing her career as a model while Norris looks to conquer the F1 world.
      TAKE A PEAK INTO LUISINHA’S GLAMOROUS LIFESTYLE…
      Luisinha used to date Lando NorrisCredit: Getty
      The pair were together for over a yearCredit: Instagram – @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha works as a modelCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      She is no stranger to a bikini snap on her InstagramCredit: Instagram – @luisinhaoliveira99
      She has amassed a whopping 378,000 followers on the social media platformCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
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      F1 star Carlos Sainz Jr’s model girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson shows off her stunning figure in blue one-piece on beach

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      MODEL Rebecca Donaldson laps up the attention after being snapped with F1 boyfriend Carlos Sainz Jr.The Scot, 28, looked racy for Sea Level Swim — a real change of gear from when she was with Ferrari driver Carlos, 29, at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
      Rebecca Donaldson looked racy in this swimsuit for Sea Level SwimCredit: Capture Media Agency
      Rebecca shows off her endless legs in this two-pieceCredit: Instagram/iamrebeccad
      The UK based model briefly dated Kourtney Kardashian’s ex-husband Scot Disick.
      In September we revealed Rebecca’s lover Carlos was robbed of his £500,000 watch just hours after his third-place finish in the Italian GP in September.
      According to reports in Italy, the Ferrari driver was targeted by thieves near the Armani hotel in Milan around 8:30pm.
      However, Sainz, who was still in his Ferrari kit, chased them with members of the public, who saw the robbery take place.
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      The Spanish driver managed to catch the robbers and recover the precious Richard Mille watch while police arrested two suspects.
      Britain’s Lando Norris had his £144,000 Richard Mille robbed from him after England’s Euro finals loss to Italy.
      But the young racer never got the watch back and a man was found not guilty of robbery.
      Rebecca was snapped with F1 boyfriend Carlos Sainz JrCredit: Getty More

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      F1 fans tell Martin Brundle ‘never change’ after iconic Sky Sports reporter ‘owned security guard’ on live TV

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      F1 fans couldn’t help but chuckle after Martin Brundle had a little run-in with a security guard at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.The Sky Sports F1 broadcaster was going about his usual pre-race grid walk before the final GP of the season when a burly security guard prevented him from passing through the paddock.
      Martin Brundle has got himself into plenty of awkward situations during his grid walksCredit: Getty
      Brundle was prevented from proceeding down the paddock by a security guardCredit: SKY SPORTS F1
      Brundle, ever the professional, stayed calm and composed as the bloke tried to stop him from proceeding.
      The former McLaren man said: “This guy sorta keeps getting hold of me. You have to let go, my friend.”
      The security guard was robust with his response to the British racing legend, saying: “I’m not going, I’m just blocking.”
      Brundle, however, didn’t back down and insisted he be granted permission to proceed.
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      He said: “You have to let go. Because we’ve got a job to do.”
      The exchange went viral and amused several watchers on.
      One commented: “Martin Brundle is a f***ing legend. No one gets hated more than someone being mean to him
      Another said: “HAHA no one holds back Martin Brundle on his grid walk.”
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      Defending F1 champion Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand PrixCredit: EPA
      And another said: “Martin Brundle getting into grid walk arguments will always be the best genre of Martin Brundle.”
      One remarked: “Martin Brundle needs to be protected at all costs. His grid walk is the highlight of the weekend.”
      Another chimed in: “I never want Martin Brundle to change. He owned that security guard.”
      Red Bull’s Max Verstappen started the final grand prix of the season in pole position and crossed the chequered line first to sign off another spectacular season in style.
      The Dutchman won 21 of 22 races this season and became the first driver in F1 history to be on pole for 1000 laps. More

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      Lewis Hamilton secures impressive finish despite nightmare Abu Dhabi GP as Max Verstappen breaks ANOTHER F1 record

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN was victorious for the 19th time this season while George Russell’s third place was enough to secure second-spot in the constructors’ championship for Mercedes – worth $10million.Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who was second in the race, tried a last-ditch attempt to stop Russell with some smart thinking.
      Verstappen ended the Abu Dhabi GP in styleCredit: EPA
      Verstappen won a third successive Drivers ChampionshipCredit: AP
      He allowed Red Bull’s Sergio Perez to overtake him on the final lap in the hope the Mexican could make up for his incoming five-second penalty for clashing with Lando Norris.
      However, Perez was unable to pull the necessary gap and resulted in him finishing fourth and Russell keeping third.
      Lewis Hamilton’s ninth place sealed the deal with Ferrari’s strategy backfiring as Carlos Sainz was forced to pit for tyres late on, dropping him out of the points as Mercedes beat the Italian team by three points.
      Russell said: “It means a huge amount.
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      “There are so many people back at the factory, Brackley, Brixworth, who have worked so hard to achieve this. It has been a really challenging season.
      “I have let the side down a couple of  times this year so I am pleased to bring it across the line.
      “It was tight with Checo [Perez] at the end and I thought Charles was going to back me up, but respect to him for keeping it clean.
      “The tyres were dropping off but I was really pleased to have secured P2 for the team. I’m sure the team will have a few drinks tonight.”
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      Verstappen put on a show for fans as he did some donuts in the Red Bull carCredit: Getty
      It was a 21st podium finish for Max VerstappenCredit: Getty
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      Leclerc added: “On one hand I’m really happy because on a weekend like this, there wasn’t one thing we could have done better as a team.
      “We did an incredible job doing everything right – strategy, qualifying. It’s just a shame we finished third in the constructors’.
      “That’s all that mattered to me at the end of the season and we didn’t achieve that.”
      Verstappen, who won the title in the Qatar sprint race, celebrated by pulling donuts on the grid as his team celebrated the most successful-ever season in F1.
      He said: “It was an incredible season, it was a bit emotional on the last lap. The last time sitting in the car which of course has given me a lot.
      “Of course, very proud to win the final race, I have to say thanks to everyone at Red Bull.
      “It’s been an incredible year. It will be hard to do something similar, but we definitely enjoyed this year.
      “It will be very hard to have another season like this, we know that, you always want to do better, but doing better is not always race wins and winning the championship.
      Hamilton finished 9th in a disappointing race, but third overall in the standingsCredit: Alamy
      ”We are working hard for next year for a very competitive car
      “For sure all the other teams want to try and beat us next year, but we are ready for the battle and in the meantime we’re going to enjoy this year as well.”
      He made a good start but quickly came under pressure from Leclerc, who knew the opening laps would present his best opportunity to try and get past the champion.
      The Ferrari man pressed hard but was unable to find a way through, allowing Verstappen to start increasing his advantage over the rest of the field.
      Further back, Hamilton, who started 11th, had a battle with Perez for eighth place as the two went wheel to wheel.
      However, Sainz was unable to make any headway after starting in 16th place in his Ferrari.
      A slow stop for Norris in his McLaren promoted Russell a spot while Hamilton suffered a damaged front wing after diving into the back of Pierre Gasly.
      The seven-time world champion was issued with a toe-curling rallying call from boss Toto Wolff over the team’s radio.
      “Lewis, second quickest car last lap, you’re quick,” said the Austrian. Hamilton replied: “Thanks, Toto.”
      Hamilton has had his struggles with the car this seasonCredit: AFP
      Hamilton was in the thick of the action scrapping for the crucial points in Merc’s battle with Ferrari.
      At one point he tangled with Fernando Alonso with Hamilton claiming he was “brake tested” by the Aston Martin driver.
      Hamilton moved into the points after passing Sainz on lap 48, it was a great sweeping overtake from the Brit that moved Mercedes into second place in the championship – with Hamilton finishing third in the individual standings.
      Up the road ahead, Norris and Perez banged wheels earning the Mexican a five second time penalty.
      Sainz then moved into 10th to swing the championship back in Ferrari’s favour, with Leclerc holding on to the second place.
      And the Italian team were given more breathing space when Perez passed Russell to move into third place and dropping the Brit to fourth.
      However, once Perez’s penalty was applied that meant Russell was prompted while Ferrari’s gamble to leave Sainz out until a safety car backfired.
      There was none and it meant Sainz had to come in on the final lap for new tyres as part of the rules to use at least two compounds.
      His DNF afforded Hamilton a late mistake where he was passed by Yuki Tsunoda for eighth with the Brit ending a miserable year in ninth place.
      It was another champagne finish for Max VerstappenCredit: Getty
      Fireworks lit up the sky as Verstappen won yet another Drivers ChampionshipCredit: Getty More

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      F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Verstappen gets record-breaking win in FINAL race while Hamilton finishes 9th

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has won the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi – and that makes it an incredible victory No.19.The Red Bull racer started the grid on pole after cruising to victory in Saturday’s qualifying.
      And he didn’t look back which led to Verstappen officially becoming the first driver to lead for 1000 laps in a season.
      As for Lewis Hamilton, the British mogul could only secure a 9th-place finish on Yas Marina but he has finished third on the overall leaderboards.

      PODIUM: Verstappen (P1) Leclerc (P2) Russell (P3)
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      TV channel: Sky Sports F1

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      Follow ALL the action from Yas Marina with our live blog below…
      2023 F1 Constructor Standings
      Here is how the teams finished for the season:

      Red Bull – 860 points
      Mercedes – 409 points
      Ferrari – 406 points
      McLaren – 302 points
      Aston Martin – 280 points

      2023 F1 Driver Standings
      Here is how the final standings looked after Abu Dhabi:

      Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 575 points
      Sergio Perez (Red Bull) – 285 points
      Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – 234 points
      Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 206 points
      Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 206 points
      Lando Norris (McLaren) – 205 points
      Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – 200 points
      George Russell (Mercedes) – 175 points

      Dutchman signs off in style
      Max Verstappen finishes a monumental season with another victory in Abu Dhabi.
      Only three drivers were able to win F1 races this season and Verstappen won 19 of them.
      It has been a season of breaking records and you wonder if anyone is ever going to break these records again.
      Credit: AFP
      Credit: Getty
      Alpha Tauri driver impresses in final race
      Yuki Tsunoda wins the driver of the day award in Abu Dhabi.
      Finishing in eighth place, he sadly could not scoop the sixth spot his team needed to overtake Williams in the standings.
      Credit: @F1
      Russell seals second spot for Mercedes
      As George Russell gets a podium finish, he helps Mercedes finish second in the constructor’s championship.
      It is only his second podium finish of the season, with the other coming in Spain.
      None of that will matter to Mercedes, who edge out Ferrari for second place.
      Max Verstappen continues F1 dominance
      The Red Bull driver seals his 19th win of the race season.
      He is the first ever driver to lead 1000 laps in a race campaign.
      There are only three races that the Dutch driver did not win in this F1 season, what a driver.
      Credit: EPA
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      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix results

      Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
      Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
      George Russell (Mercedes)
      Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
      Lando Norris (McLaren)
      Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
      Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
      Yuki Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri)
      Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
      Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

      Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
      Lap 57/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Perez takes Russell to move into third place.
      While he has a five second penalty to be applied, he will be looking to build a lead big enough to keep his podium position.
      Norris and Piastri sit in fifth and sixth place.
      Tsunoda is in seventh, just one place behind where he needs to be for Alpha Tauri to edge ahead of Williams.
      Lap 55/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Ferrari are hoping for a safety car to save them now.
      It looks unlikely as we have not seen one in the entire race.
      Verstappen leads the race by 11.4 seconds from Leclerc.
      Russell is a further 3.6 seconds behind the Ferrari.
      Credit: Getty
      Lap 53/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      The battle between Ferrari and Mercedes is heating up.
      Sainz still needs to pit again and currently his team are two points behind their rivals.
      Perez has been given a five second penalty for a pit stop infringement.
      All twenty drivers are still in this race which is a rare sight.
      Lap 51/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Sainz currently sits in tenth place, with Hamilton in ninth.
      Russell is in third place, behind Leclerc in second.
      Meanwhile, Verstappen leads by 8.5 seconds as he looks to seal his 19th win of the F1 season.
      Lap 49/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      As it stands, Ferrari and Mercedes are locked on 408 points a piece.
      Norris and Perez have a coming together, forcing the McLaren to head off the track.
      He stays ahead of Perez but may have to give that place back after going off the track and using it to his advantage.
      Lap 47/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Perez and Verstappen keep exchanging the fastest lap.
      The Red Bulls are going all out now on their new tyres.
      Perez currently sits in fifth but has Norris in his sights.
      Credit: AFP
      Lap 45/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      As Perez heads into the pits, Leclerc moves into second.
      Verstappen is now 28 seconds ahead of the Ferrari, so takes the opportunity to pit himself.
      Coming back out onto the track still leading the race.
      It cuts his lead down to 5.2 seconds now though.
      Lap 43/58 – Verstappen leads, Perez second
      As it stands, Ferrari are one point ahead of Mercedes.
      Leclerc is some 13 seconds behind Perez in second place.
      Norris moves up into fifth place, with Piastri in eighth.
      Lap 41/58 – Verstappen leads, Perez second
      Russell takes Tsunoda to move up into fourth place.
      It is all chance as Hamilton is now down in twelfth place.
      Leclerc is in third, Sainz now in ninth place.
      They are putting pressure on Mercedes’ hopes of finishing second right now.
      Lap 39/58 – Verstappen leads, Perez second
      This is looking like a Sunday stroll for Verstappen as he leads Perez by 16.2 seconds.
      He even tells his team to let Checo pit before him.
      Verstappen may be listening to Lionel Ritchie songs as he enjoys his leisurely drive around the Abu Dhabi track.
      Credit: Getty
      Lap 37/58 – Verstappen leads, Perez second
      Russell is told to box after Norris heads in.
      The Mercedes driver questions if they can do a one-stop race but his team are not having any of it.
      Verstappen now leads Leclerc by 9 seconds, with his teammate Perez now in third place.
      Leclerc then heads into the pits allowing Red Bull a one/two in the race.
      Lap 35/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      As it stands, Mercedes are five points ahead of Ferrari.
      Sainz is currently sitting in twelfth position which is not what Ferrari are hoping for.
      Leclerc is keeping up his end of the bargain, his teammate needs to up his game.
      Norris heads in for his second pit stop as he is struggling on his current tyres, a much better pit stop this time of 2.3 seconds.
      Lap 33/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      The tactics of the teams are now becoming evident as Tsunoda is planning a one-stop race.
      Alpha Tauri need him to get at least a sixth place for their constructor aims on where they want to finish.
      Lance Stroll has clocked the fastest lap time of the race so far.
      Lap 31/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Leclerc has now had two track limits warnings, he will not be wanting to rack up a third for sure.
      Verstappen leads the Ferrari by 6.3 seconds, this man is just a machine.
      Tsunoda is back in ninth place, Hamilton in eighth and Alonso in seventh currently.
      Credit: Getty
      Lap 29/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Russell will be focussed on trying to get a podium finish today.
      It is crazy to think that the Mercedes driver only has one podium finish in the entire season.
      Norris and Piastri are just behind him in fourth and fifth.
      Lap 27/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Ferrari really need a good race from both of their drivers today.
      As Sainz heads out of the pits in sixteenth place, Mercedes now has a four point lead in the constructor’s championship.
      Hamilton does however have some damage to a wing, whether that gets worse and will need replacing remains to be seen.
      Currently, he is in eighth position with Russell in third.
      Lap 25/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Normal service has been resumed as Tsunoda heads into the pits.
      Russell is in third place, just ahead of Norris in fourth.
      Sainz is putting some real pressure on the McLaren, only 0.7 seconds behind him.
      The Ferrari heads into the pits for his second set of hard tyres. More

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      Kelly Piquet stuns in low cut dress on beach in Abu Dhabi ahead of boyfriend Max Verstappen’s final race of season

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      KELLY PIQUET stunned on the beach in Abu Dhabi ahead of her boyfriend Max Verstappen’s final race of the Formula 1 season.The Brazilian model, 34, is in the Middle East to watch her world champion partner Verstappen, 26, complete a remarkable 2023 campaign.
      Kelly Piquet posed on the beach in Abu DhabiCredit: Instagram @kellypiquet
      The Brazilian model will watch partner Max Verstappen in the Abu Dhabi GP on SundayCredit: Instagram @kellypiquet
      The couple have been dating since 2020 but went public in 2021Credit: Getty
      And she shared pictures on the sand in Abu Dhabi as she relaxed in the sun.
      Kelly, whose father is disgraced F1 world champion Nelson Piquet, was wearing a cream dress in the images, while also rocking a pair of sunglasses.
      Alongside the pictures, she added the Instagram caption: “Sea, sun and sand with my bestie 🥥.”
      The “bestie” in question was her four-year-old daughter, Penelope, who she had with former F1 racing driver Daniil Kvyat back in 2019.
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      Kelly has been dating Dutch driver Verstappen since 2020.
      She previously held roles as a stylist assistant for Vogue Latin America and a buyer for Bergdorf Goodman.
      She is also a model and has worked with brands including Pepe Jeans, PatBo and Louis Vuitton.
      After spending time with Marie Claire and Vogue magazines, Kelly took over as part of the social media team for Formula E.
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      They have shared pictures together in the past
      Kelly has made a name for herself as a model and in the fashion industryCredit: Splash
      Kelly has one million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @kellypiquet
      Kelly’s father, Nelson, who won three F1 world titles, was fined £780,000 back in March for aiming racist and homophobic slurs at Lewis Hamilton.
      Meanwhile, Verstappen is on pole for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he bids to claim a record-extending 19th win of the season.
      Victory in the final race of the calendar would also take him above Sebastian Vettel and into outright third place on the list of most Grands Prix wins with 54.
      Since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in April, Verstappen has won all but one of the 17 races.
      The only other drivers to claim victories this season have been his team-mate Sergio Perez – who won two of the opening four – and Carlos Sainz in Singapore in September.
      She has a daughter with ex-F1 driver Daniil KvyatCredit: Instagram @kellypiquet More