Heading over to Abu Dhabi now, and we have arguably the most controversial finish to a Formula One season, with Lewis Hamilton - looking for a record-breaking eighth world title - fighting Max Verstappen for top spot in the final race of the 2021 season.
The pair came into the Grand Prix level on points, and when Verstappen qualified in pole, the Dutchman stole the advantage in his fight for a first-ever world title - but it didn't last too long. Hamilton had snatched the lead by Turn 1, but Verstappen reacted in Turn 6 by diving into the chicane, forcing the Mercedes veteran off the track. Following pit stops, the lead was given to Verstappen's Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, who put in an incredible defensive display to help his colleague catch up. Hamilton opened up the gap again slightly, but in Lap 53, Williams' Nicholas Latifi crashed while fighting with Mick Schumacher in the middle of the pack, triggering the safety car.
Verstappen pitted for soft tyres, while Hamilton stayed out, and the two were separated by five lapped cars - who were initially told they would not be able to unlap themselves. On Lap 57, that order was changed, and the lapped cars between race leader Hamilton and Championship hopeful Verstappen were told to overtake and unlap themselves, putting Verstappen back on Hamilton's tail. The safety car was then brought in to allow one final lap of racing, where the winner would take all.
Max Verstappen, on his fresh tyres, passed Hamilton in Turn 5 to take the lead, and after fending off the Brit at Turn 6 and Turn 9, the youngster held on to claim his first World Championship title - much to the bewilderment of Hamilton and Mercedes.
