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.