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Verstappen crowned champion in last lap Abu Dhabi showdown
Max Verstappen emerged victorious with his maiden Formula 1 world championship after an extraordinary final one-lap sprint showdown against Lewis Hamilton in the 2021 title decider in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton took the lead from Verstappen at the start only to be run wide off track at turn 6, and was controversially allowed to keep the lead by race control over heated protests from Red Bull. Mercedes looked to be in control from then, until a late accident for Williams' Nicholas Latifi resulted in a safety car and a one lap sprint shoot-out between the leading pair to decide the title with Verstappen emerging victorious. After playing a crucial role holding up Hamilton mid-race, Sergio Perez...
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