Max Verstappen Wins Formula 1 Title, Passing Lewis Hamilton on Last Lap
The New York Times
Formula 1 capped a long season with a gripping duel in Abu Dhabi. But while the sport’s revenue is increasing, the season is taking a toll on workers and drivers.
Max Verstappen won his first Formula 1 championship in stunning fashion on Sunday, snatching the title from his rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the season after a hotly debated decision by race officials to restart the race following a late crash.
The finish capped a stunning day of high-stakes racing, and ended a final-day duel for the world title in which Hamilton had led most of the race.
“It’s just insane,” Verstappen said, adding, “When you stand here and they tell you you’re the world champion, it’s just incredible.”
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