Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022 — Weekend Preview

Round 22 of the 2022 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 408 points, 132 points ahead of Sergio Perez.

Driver Championship (entering R22):
P1: Max Verstappen — 408 pts (14W, 16P)
P2: Sergio Perez — 276 pts (2W, 10P)
P3: Charles Leclerc — 273 pts (3W, 10P)
P4: George Russell — 252 pts (1W, 8P)
P5: Lewis Hamilton — 233 pts (0W, 9P)

Constructor Championship:
P1: Red Bull Racing — 684 pts
P2: Ferrari — 489 pts
P3: Mercedes — 485 pts
P4: Alpine — 164 pts
P5: McLaren — 139 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 — 132 points separate them.