Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 — Weekend Preview

Round 22 of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship takes the field to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — The Season Finale. Max Verstappen leads the championship with 504 points, 256 points ahead of Sergio Perez.

Driver Championship (entering R22):
P1: Max Verstappen — 504 pts (18W, 20P)
P2: Sergio Perez — 248 pts (2W, 9P)
P3: Lewis Hamilton — 215 pts (0W, 6P)
P4: Fernando Alonso — 192 pts (0W, 8P)
P5: Carlos Sainz — 178 pts (1W, 3P)

Constructor Championship:
P1: Red Bull Racing — 752 pts
P2: Mercedes — 357 pts
P3: Ferrari — 345 pts
P4: Aston Martin — 259 pts
P5: McLaren — 248 pts

Yas Island is a balanced challenge.

Recent winners at Yas Island:
- 2025: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2024: Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2023: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2022: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)

Tyre strategy data will be available after practice sessions provide degradation information.

Battles to watch:

Championship battle: Max Verstappen vs Sergio Perez — 256 points separate them.

P4 vs P5: Fernando Alonso (192) vs Carlos Sainz (178) — just 14 points apart.
P5 vs P6: Carlos Sainz (178) vs Lando Norris (174) — just 4 points apart.