| Lap | Event | |------|-------| | | Verstappen lunges on Hamilton at Turn 6, both go wide. | | Lap 20 | Hamilton builds a 10-second lead. Looks over. | | Lap 36 | First big crash? No – but watch for Perez defending vs. Hamilton (legendary defense). | | Lap 53 | Nicholas Latifi crashes at Turn 14 → Safety Car deployed. | | Lap 57 | Race director allows only 5 cars to unlap themselves. Final lap restart. | | Lap 58 | Final lap: Verstappen passes Hamilton for the win & World Championship. |
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is one of the most famous and controversial races in Formula 1 history. It served as the winner-takes-all season finale between Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton , who entered the race tied on points. Where to Watch the Full Race
El no fue solo la última carrera de la temporada; fue el escenario del final más dramático y polémico en la historia moderna de la Fórmula 1. Max Verstappen y Lewis Hamilton llegaron al circuito de Yas Marina empatados a 369.5 puntos, una situación que solo se había dado una vez anteriormente en 1974. Resumen de la Carrera Completa
chocó en la vuelta 53, provocando la salida del coche de seguridad Controversia
The lights went out, and the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was underway. Hamilton made a great start, while Verstappen struggled to get off the line, dropping to fifth place. As the race progressed, Hamilton built a comfortable lead, while Verstappen began to find his rhythm, setting the fastest lap of the race.
Hamilton frenó tarde en la curva 1, pero Verstappen, con un agarre muy superior, le pasó por el exterior en la curva 5. No hubo defensa posible. Verstappen cruzó la línea de meta primero, arrebatándole el título a Hamilton en la última vuelta de la última carrera del año.
The 2021 season had been a war of attrition. Hamilton, the seven-time champion, was chasing a record-breaking eighth title. Verstappen, the aggressive Dutch challenger, sought his first. Both had traded crashes, controversies, and dominant wins throughout the year.
