Verstappen cruises to win in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his 19th of record-breaking F1 season

Max Verstappen's outstanding season ended with a comfortable victory at the Abu Dhabi on Sunday, earning the Formula One champion a record-extending 19th victory of the campaign and 54th overall to move into third on the all-time list.

Verstappen finished ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes driver George Russell and collected a bonus point for the fastest lap. His 54th career win moved him one ahead of former Red Bull great Sebastian Vettel, with only Michael Schumacher (91) and Lewis Hamilton (103) left ahead of him.

"What an incredible year," Verstappen said after crossing the line. "It was a bit emotional on the in-lap."

Red Bull won 21 of 22 races this season, with Sergio Perez claiming two wins.

"It will be very hard to have another season like this, we know that," Verstappen said. "We will see, we are working hard for next year to have a very competitive car."

Perez dives down the inside and clashes with Norris