2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (officially the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021) was the 22nd and final race of the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship, held at the Yas Marina Circuit between December 10 and December 12 2021. This was the 2021 title decider, as both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were tied going into the race, at 369.5 points each respectively.
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==Background==
In June 2021, it was announced that the circuit would be undergoing layout changes in a bid to improve on-track action, having seen races with little or no action in the previous years. The following changes are to be done on the circuit:Motorsport.com: New banked corner part of Abu Dhabi F1 track changesREVEALED: The track changes aimed at improving overtaking at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit | Formula 1®
* At the hairpin section (previously turn 7), the chicane before it will be removed – with the width of the track in this area will also being opened up to allow multiple racing lines and potentially more passing opportunities.
* At the end of the second back straight (previously turns 11, 12, 13, and 14), the tight and twisty complex of bends are being removed completely and replaced with a high speed and wide banked corner.
* Finally, at the hotel section (previously turns 17, 18, 19 and 20), the corners that run around here are being opened up so it becomes faster and more flowing.
Right before the start of the weekend's events, it was announced that the contract to host the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the season finale will be extended until 2030.Motorsport.com: Abu Dhabi to stay as F1 season finale until 2030, https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/abu-dhabi-signs-new-10-year-f1-contract-as-season-finale/6866636/, retrieved on 9 December 2021
===Entry List===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	McLaren F1 Team 	 	MCL35M 	 	M12 1.6L V6t 	
4 	Lando Norris 	McLaren F1 Team 	 	MCL35M 	 	M12 1.6L V6t 	
5 	Sebastian Vettel 	Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team 	 	AMR21 	 	M12 1.6L V6t 	
6 	Nicholas Latifi 	Williams Racing 	 	FW43B 	 	M12 1.6L V6t 	
7 	Kimi Räikkönen 	Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN 	 	C41 	 	065/6 1.6L V6t 	
9 	Nikita Mazepin 	Uralkali Haas F1 Team 	 	VF-21 	 	065/6 1.6L V6t 	
10 	Pierre Gasly 	Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda 	 	AT02 	 	RA621H 1.6L V6t 	
11 	Sergio Pérez 	Red Bull Racing Honda 	 	RB16B 	 	RA621H 1.6L V6t 	
14 	Fernando Alonso 	Alpine F1 Team 	 	A521 	 	E-Tech 21 1.6L V6t 	
16 	Charles Leclerc 	Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow 	 	SF21 	 	065/6 1.6L V6t 	
18 	Lance Stroll 	Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team 	 	AMR21 	 	M12 1.6L V6t 	
22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda 	 	AT02 	 	RA621H 1.6L V6t 	
31 	Esteban Ocon 	Alpine F1 Team 	 	A521 	 	E-Tech 21 1.6L V6t 	
33 	Max Verstappen 	Red Bull Racing Honda 	 	RB16B 	 	RA621H 1.6L V6t 	
44 	Lewis Hamilton 	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team 	 	F1 W12 	 	M12 1.6L V6t 	
47 	Mick Schumacher 	Uralkali Haas F1 Team 	 	VF-21 	 	065/6 1.6L V6t 	
55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow 	 	SF21 	 	065/6 1.6L V6t 	
63 	George Russell 	Williams Racing 	 	FW43B 	 	M12 1.6L V6t 	
77 	Valtteri Bottas 	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team 	 	F1 W12 	 	M12 1.6L V6t 	
99 	Antonio Giovinazzi 	Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN 	 	C41 	 	065/6 1.6L V6t 	
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89 	Jack Aitken 	Williams Racing 	 	FW43B 	 	M12 1.6L V6t 	
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==Practice==
===FP1===
Max Verstappen had the early edge over Lewis Hamilton on Formula One’s most dramatic race weekend in living memory, as he topped first practice for the season-ending, title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the heavily revised Yas Marina Circuit.FP1: Verstappen quickest in Abu Dhabi first practice with title rival Hamilton third | Formula 1®
===FP2===
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the second practice session of the while his championship rival Max Verstappen was fourth for Red Bull.2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix FP2 report and highlights: Hamilton leads Ocon and Bottas in second Yas Marina practice session while Verstappen takes P4 | Formula 1® The session finished with Raikkonen crashing heavily at Turn 14.
===FP3===
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time ahead of Max Verstappen in the final hour of practice in Abu Dhabi – with the all-important qualifying session to come.2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix FP3 report and highlights: Hamilton leads Verstappen in final Abu Dhabi practice | Formula 1®
===Practice Results===
The full practice results for the are outlined below:
No 	Driver 	Team 	FP1 	FP1 	FP2 	FP2 	FP3 	FP3 	 	 	 	 	
No 	Driver 	Team 	Time 	Pos 	Time 	Pos 	Time 	Pos 	 	 	 	 	
3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	1:26.676	16 	1:24.959	11 	1:24.733	9 	 	 	 	 	
4 	Lando Norris 	 	1:26.123	12 	1:25.153	13 	1:24.106	5 	 	 	 	 	
5 	Sebastian Vettel 	 	1:26.007	10 	1:25.195	14 	1:25.115	16 	 	 	 	 	
6 	Nicholas Latifi 	 	1:27.487	18 	1:25.687	18 	1:25.322	18 	 	 	 	 	
7 	Kimi Räikkönen 	 	1:26.189	13 	1:25.440	16 	1:25.037	13 	 	 	 	 	
9 	Nikita Mazepin 	 	1:28.305	20 	1:26.336	20 	1:26.332	20 	 	 	 	 	
10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	1:25.822	7 	1:24.940	10 	1:24.251	7 	 	 	 	 	
11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	1:25.363	4 	1:24.400	5 	1:24.047	4 	 	 	 	 	
14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	1:25.625	6 	1:24.495	6 	1:25.094	15 	 	 	 	 	
16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	1:25.846	8 	1:24.557	8 	1:24.758	10 	 	 	 	 	
18 	Lance Stroll 	 	1:26.608	15 	1:25.385	15 	1:24.821	11 	 	 	 	 	
22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	1:25.378	5 	1:24.532	7 	1:24.223	6 	 	 	 	 	
31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	1:26.025	11 	1:24.034	2 	1:24.834	12 	 	 	 	 	
33 	Max Verstappen 	 	1:25.009	1 	1:24.332	4 	1:23.488	2 	 	 	 	 	
44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	1:25.355	3 	1:23.691	1 	1:23.274	1 	 	 	 	 	
47 	Mick Schumacher 	 	1:27.698	19 	1:25.784	19 	1:25.340	19 	 	 	 	 	
55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	 	1:25.886	9 	1:24.844	9 	1:24.595	8 	 	 	 	 	
63 	George Russell 	 	 	 	1:25.549	17 	1:25.220	17 	 	 	 	 	
77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	1:25.205	2 	1:24.083	3 	1:24.025	3 	 	 	 	 	
89 	Jack Aitken 	 	1:27.481	17 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
99 	Antonio Giovinazzi	 	1:26.409	14 	1:25.108	12 	1:25.048	14 	 	 	 	 	
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==Qualifying==
===Q1===
Hamilton set the fastest time of the session with Latifi, Russell, Raikkonen, Schumacher and Mazepin out of Q1.
===Q2===
After on-track traffic moments in the final seconds, Verstappen set the fastest time, but did so on soft tires as opposed to the Mercedes drivers on medium tires. Eliminated from the session were Alonso, Gasly, Stroll, Giovinazzi and Vettel.
=== Q3===
Verstappen set the fastest time that was unbeatable until the end of the session, with Hamilton, whose initial run was compromised by a lock-up into Turn 5, could not improve enough on his last run. Crucially however, Hamilton would be starting on the more durable medium compound as opposed to his rival's softs. Norris qualified a surprise third ahead of Perez, with Bottas in sixth in his last Mercedes outing.
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	 	Q1 	Q1 	 	Q2 	Q2 	 	Q3 	Q3 	Grid
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	 	Pos. 	Time 	 	Pos. 	Time 	 	Pos. 	Time 	Grid
1 	33 	Max Verstappen 	 	 	3 	1:23.322 	 	1 	1:22.800 	 	1 	1:22.109 	1
2 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	 	1 	1:22.845 	 	3 	1:23.145 	 	2 	1:22.480 	2
3 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	 	8 	1:23.553 	 	7 	1:23.256 	 	3 	1:22.931 	3
4 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	 	4 	1:23.350 	 	2 	1:23.135 	 	4 	1:22.947 	4
5 	55 	Carlos Sainz 	 	 	9 	1:23.624 	 	4 	1:23.174 	 	5 	1:22.992 	5
6 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	 	2 	1:23.117 	 	6 	1:23.246 	 	6 	1:23.036 	6
7 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	 	6 	1:23.467 	 	5 	1:23.202 	 	7 	1:23.122 	7
8 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	 	5 	1:23.428 	 	8 	1:23.404 	 	8 	1:23.220 	8
9 	31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	 	10 	1:23.764 	 	9 	1:23.420 	 	9 	1:23.389 	9
10 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	 	11 	1:23.829 	 	10 	1:23.448 	 	10 	1:23.409 	10
11 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	 	12 	1:23.846 	 	11 	1:23.460 	 	 	 	11
12 	10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	 	7 	1:23.489 	 	12 	1:24.043 	 	 	 	12
13 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	 	13 	1:24.061 	 	13 	1:24.066 	 	 	 	13
14 	99 	Antonio Giovinazzi 	 	 	14 	1:24.118 	 	14 	1:24.251 	 	 	 	14
15 	5 	Sebastian Vettel 	 	 	15 	1:24.225 	 	15 	1:24.305 	 	 	 	15
16 	6 	Nicholas Latifi 	 	 	16 	1:24.338 	 	 	 	 	 	 	16
17 	63 	George Russell 	 	 	17 	1:24.423 	 	 	 	 	 	 	17
18 	7 	Kimi Räikkönen 	 	 	18 	1:24.779 	 	 	 	 	 	 	18
19 	47 	Mick Schumacher 	 	 	19 	1:24.906 	 	 	 	 	 	 	19
20 	9 	Nikita Mazepin 	 	 	20 	1:25.685 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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*Bold indicates the fastest driver's time in each session.
===Grid===
The starting grid of the feature race of the is outined below:
Show Grid
==Race==
===Report===
Hours before the race, it was announced that Mazepin had tested positive for COVID-19, hence not taking part in the start. There was no replacement fielded for him.Motorsport.com: Mazepin ruled out of Abu Dhabi F1 GP after positive COVID-19 test, https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mazepin-ruled-out-of-abu-dhabi-f1-gp-after-positive-covid-19-test/6876905/
The race started at 17:00 local time on Sunday, December 12. Hamilton took the lead from Verstappen at the start, Verstappen attempted to repass in turn six.Planet F1: Max Verstappen clinches Formula 1 title in remarkable Abu Dhabi GP finale, https://www.planetf1.com/news/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2021-race-report/, accessed on 13 December 2021. Hamilton left the track, cut the corner and rejoined with his lead considerably extended. This caused an immediate protest to race director Michael Masi by , and the team was told by radio that Hamilton had given back any advantage gained. The incident was referred to the stewards, which concluded that no further investigation was necessary. Hamilton then gradually extended his lead until the first round of pit stops.
Verstappen made his stop at the end of lap 13 with Hamilton following suit one lap later, both opting for a set to the hardest available tyres. Red Bull decided not to stop Pérez, in the hope that he could hold up Hamilton later. Hamilton caught up with Pérez on lap 20 and attempted to pass with the advantage of his much fresher tyres. Pérez defended hard and was overtaken by but then repassed Hamilton until finally losing his position one lap later. He had, however, managed to make Hamilton lose almost his entire lead over Verstappen. The latter was not able to attack, and Hamilton's gap to Verstappen gradually extended again.
On lap 26, Räikkönen collided with the barriers at turn six and subsequently retired due to brake issues, marking the end of his 349th and final Formula One start.
On lap 35, Giovinazzi retired his car with gearbox issues alongside the track, which triggered a virtual safety car period and ended his racing carrer in Formula 1. used this opportunity to bring Verstappen in for a fresh set of the hardest tyres without losing track position, while Hamilton stayed out. Normal racing resumed two laps later. Using the advantage of fresher tyres, Verstappen gradually reduced his deficit, but not at a rate which would have been sufficient to catch Hamilton before the end of the race.
On lap 53, a crash for Nicholas Latifi brought out the safety car. Hamilton again stayed out without pitting, while Verstappen pitted behind him for a fresh set of the softest available tyres. During the safety car period Pérez retired, due to engine problems. After Verstappen's pit stop, he retained second, but with five lapped cars between himself and Hamilton (in first).
Prior to the end of the safety car, seemingly conflicting messages were given by race control regarding whether lapped cars would be able to unlap themselves from behind Hamilton before the safety car was withdrawn. Drivers were initially told this would not be done at all, but this decision was partially reversed on lap 57, with only the five lapped cars sitting in-between Verstappen and Hamilton allowed to pass the safety car; the other three lapped cars were not given directions to overtake the safety car.
The safety car pulled in at the end of the penultimate lap, allowing for one lap of green flag racing before the finish. On the final lap Verstappen used his fresh soft tyres to pass Hamilton into turn five to take the lead of the race. He held off counter-attacks from Hamilton to win the race and his first World Drivers' Championship. gained enough points to win their eighth consecutive Constructors' title, extending their own record.Formula 1: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix report and highlights: Brilliant Verstappen claims maiden title after victory in Abu Dhabi season finale after late Safety Car drama, https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.brilliant-verstappen-claims-maiden-title-after-victory-in-abu-dhabi-season.22Arui4l6BKK2PUsJgKqpZ.html, accessed on 13 December 2021.
Hamilton finished the race in second, and third place was awarded to driver Carlos Sainz, who completed the podiumThe Guardian: Verstappen crowned world champion but Mercedes to appeal against result, accessed on 12 December 2021. and ended 5th in the championship.
====Mercedes' post-race protests====
 protested the result of the race on two counts: for Verstappen overtaking Hamilton under the safety car, and that they believed race director Michael Masi did not follow the correct procedure by only allowing the lapped cars between Verstappen and Hamilton to uplap themselves, before the restart at the end of lap 57, despite initially rejecting requests from to do so.Formula 1: Mercedes launch protests over Abu Dhabi GP result after Safety Car-affected race end, https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-mercedes-launch-protests-over-abu-dhabi-gp-result-after-safety-car.5oNwx2opecswnQ5S70O1cY.html, accessed on 13 December 2021.
Normally all lapped cars would be allowed to unlap themselves, with the BBC's Andrew Benson saying the rules state that if race control allows cars to unlap themselves behind the safety car, then according to the Formula One sporting regulations all lapped cars should be allowed to unlap themselves. Both protests were rejected by the stewards following three hours of deliberation after the race and Verstappen was officially confirmed as World Champion.FIA: Decision - Mercedes Protest Art. 48.8 (PDF)FIA: Decision - Mercedes Protest Art. 48.12 (PDF)
Mercedes have lodged their intention to appeal to the FIA's International Court of Appeal citing potential breaches of Article 15 of the International Sporting Code and Article 10 of the FIA's Judicial and Disciplinary Code, with the team given 72 hours after the race has concluded to decide whether they wish to take the matter further.Formula 1: Stewards dismiss Mercedes’ Abu Dhabi Grand Prix protests, as team lodge intention to appeal, https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-stewards-dismiss-mercedes-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-protests-as-team.Q8StGwXFdORYlI32Jggoz.html Mercedes withdrew the appeal as the FIA announced a 'clarification exercise' on the final laps of the race.
====Drivers' reactions ====
George Russell who will drive for Mercedes in called the race finishing decision of race director Michael Masi 'unacceptable'. Lando Norris said the decision to go racing again on the last lap was made 'for TV'.The Race - Norris: one-lap shootout for F1 title was ‘for TV’
===Results===
The full results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	33 	Max Verstappen 	 	58 	1:30:17.345 	1 	26
2 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	58 	+2.256s 	2 	18
3 	55 	Carlos Sainz 	 	58 	+5.173s 	5 	15
4 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	58 	+5.692s 	8 	12
5 	10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	58 	+6.531s 	12 	10
6 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	58 	+7.463s 	6 	8
7 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	58 	+59.200s 	3 	6
8 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	58 	+61.708s 	11 	4
9 	31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	58 	+64.026s 	9 	2
10 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	58 	+66.057s 	7 	1
11 	5 	Sebastian Vettel 	 	58 	+67.527s 	15 	
12 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	57 	+1 lap 	10 	
13 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	57 	+1 lap 	13 	
14 	47 	Mick Schumacher 	 	57 	+1 lap 	19 	
15† 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	55 	Engine 	4 	
 	6 	Nicholas Latifi 	 	50 	Collision 	16 	
 	99 	Antonio Giovinazzi 	 	33 	Gearbox 	14 	
 	63 	George Russell 	 	26 	Transmission 	17 	
 	7 	Kimi Räikkönen 	 	25 	Brakes 	18 	
 	9 	Nikita Mazepin 	 	0 	COVID-19 	20 	
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*† Perez retired after completing more than 90% race distance; his race was classified.
==Milestones==
*8th consecutive World Constructors' Championship title for .
*First World Drivers' Championship title for Max Verstappen.
** Verstappen is first Dutch driver to win a Formula One World Championship.
**Verstappen is the fourth youngest driver to attain a title; at age 24 years, 2 months, 12 days.
**10th race win this season for Verstappen and 20th race win overall.
**60th podium for Verstappen overall.
**3rd hat-trick for Verstappen.
**NEW F1 RECORD: Most podiums scored during a season; his 18th was achieved at this race 
*** Surpassing the previous record of 17 by both Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.
* 100th entry and start for Lance Stroll.
**Stroll is the 75th driver to reach this milestone.
*350th entry for Kimi Räikkönen.
* 75th race win for .
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*Final race in F1 for:
**Kimi Räikkönen; retired from racing.
**Antonio Giovinazzi; will race in Formula E next year.
*Final race for the following drivers in their respective teams:
**Valtteri Bottas in .
**George Russell in .
*Final race for as an engine supplier.
==Standings==
Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	Max Verstappen 	395.5 	
2 	Lewis Hamilton 	387.5 	
3 	Valtteri Bottas 	226 	
4 	Sergio Pérez 	190 	
5 	Carlos Sainz 	164.5 	2
6 	Lando Norris 	160 	
7 	Charles Leclerc 	159 	2
8 	Daniel Ricciardo 	115 	
9 	Pierre Gasly 	110 	
10 	Fernando Alonso 	81 	
11 	Esteban Ocon 	74 	
12 	Sebastian Vettel 	43 	
13 	Lance Stroll 	34 	
14 	Yuki Tsunoda 	32 	
15 	George Russell 	16 	
16 	Kimi Räikkönen 	10 	
17 	Nicholas Latifi 	7 	
18 	Antonio Giovinazzi 	3 	
Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	 	613.5 	
2 	 	585.5 	
3 	 	323.5 	
4 	 	275 	
5 	 	155 	
6 	 	142 	
7 	 	77 	
8 	 	23 	
9 	 	13 	
Only point-scoring drivers and constructors are shown.
==See also==
*F2 2021 Yas Marina Sprint Race 1
*F2 2021 Yas Marina Sprint Race 2 
*F2 2021 Yas Marina Feature Race
==References==
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