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The incredible stats that underline Verstappen's dominance

Formula One's media has gradually been running out of adjectives to describe Max Verstappen's dominance this year, but the statistics of his phenomenal 2023 season speak for themselves.

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ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

Verstappen wins final race of 2023 as Mercedes hold off Ferrari for second in standings

Max Verstappen sealed the most dominant season in Formula One history with his 19th win of the year at Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Mercedes held off Ferrari for second place in the constructors' championship by three points.

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ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING

Verstappen secures pole again for final Grand Prix of the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen will start on pole yet again in Abu Dhabi, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri of McLaren rounding out the top three

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'Stupid mistake' deprives Norris of front-row start

Lando Norris took the blame for the mistake that cost him several positions on the grid at Sunday's Formula One season finale in Abu Dhabi.

HORNER ON HAMILTON APPROACH

Horner says Hamilton's father approached him

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner named Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony on Friday as the person who contacted him earlier in the season about a possible switch to the Formula One champions.

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Horner: There isn't a Red Bull seat available for Hamilton

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2024 SEASON PLANING

Sprint race format set to change for 2024

Formula One is set to change its sprint format for 2024 after support from teams and stakeholders to make race weekends easier to follow.

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F1'S VEGAS TRIP

How F1 rode its luck to win big in Las Vegas

Formula One undoubtedly rode its luck during its four-day residency in Las Vegas yet somehow broke with the city's oldest tradition and came out on top.

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VEGAS GP REACTION

Verstappen wins thrilling F1 debut in Vegas

Max Verstappen claimed his 18th win of the year as Las Vegas' maiden F1 event delivered a race of the season candidate.

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LAS VEGAS GP QUALIFYING

Leclerc takes pole for Ferrari in Vegas

Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for the first ever Las Vegas Grand Prix, where he will start ahead of reigning world champion Max Verstappen.

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