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Talking points | Abu Dhabi GP: What we're looking forward to most in today's race

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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is officially here, also heralding the end of the 2022 Formula 1 season. It's been a tough year for everyone, with the 22-race season taking a toll on teams and drivers.With the race getting underway at 15:00 SA time, a few talking points could play out in the race.Red Bull has lots to winThe Red Bull Racing team is the clear favourites to win today's race.

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez traded the fastest times during qualifying, with no other driver coming close to matching their pace.

As such, it is safe to assume that either of these two could be standing on the podium's top step.For Verstappen, a win would extend his record to 15 victories in a single season.

In Mexico a few weeks back, he surpassed the record he shared with Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel, and today's race would take him two wins beyond the 'magical' number 13.Perez and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc are tied on 290 points going into the race, and either driver finishing ahead of the other will finish second behind Verstappen in the 2022 championship.

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ABU DHABI: Double world champion Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year in Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Charles Leclerc secured second in the overall standings. The Dutchman, who wrapped up the title last month in Japan with four races to spare, was unchallenged as he led from pole position to chequered flag. He crossed the line 8.7 seconds ahead of Leclerc, who having made just one stop, held on to second ahead of Verstappen’s two-stopping team mate Sergio Perez to edge him in their battle for second.
Max Verstappen won the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to register a record-extending 15th win of a memorable year for the double world champion and his Red Bull team.

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