Lewis Hamilton cruises to victory he delivered sumptuous confirmation of his title-winning supremacy on Sunday when he claimed his 84th career victory and 11th in 21 races this year by dominating the 2019 season-ending ‘twilight’ Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
Starting from a record 88th pole position, the 34-year-old six-time Formula 1 Briton world champion was unchallenged from lights to flag as he cruised to an untroubled triumph 16 seconds ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, who faced a post-race investigation for fuel irregularities.
The six-time world champion’s success extended his points-scoring run to a record-equalling 33 races, levelling with his own record, and brought him his 50th victory from pole position.
“I wasn’t expecting to have the pace advantage to that extent,” Hamilton said.
His fifth win at the Yas Marina circuit drew him level with Ayrton Senna in claiming a 19th start-to-finish triumph.
In the final 2019 F1 drivers’ championship table, Hamilton finished first with 413 points, followed by teammate Bottas on 326, and Verstappen in third place with 278 points.
In the constructors’ standings, Mercedes once again took top honours with 739 points, ahead of Ferrari on 504, and Red Bull with 417 points.
The 2020 Formula 1 season will feature a record-high 22 rounds, kicking off March 15 with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
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