Formula 1 (F1) racer Lewis Hamilton successfully closed 2019 with a win. He appeared dominant and won the last race of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (GP) at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday (1/12/2019) night.
Starting from the pole position, Hamilton can maintain the leading position. He was able to hold Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen. The situation made Verstappen lose momentum, so overtaken Ferrari racer, Charles Leclerc.
Leclerc and Verstappen then competed for several rounds. Another Scuderia Ferrari racer, Sebastian Vettel, tried to approach Verstappen. However, he struggled to overtake the Dutch racer.
In the 13th round, Ferrari decided to change the tires for the two drivers. However, due to Ferrari’s slow mechanical movements, Vettel had to wait longer, because Leclerc’s tires were being replaced.
Because Ferarri changed the tire first, making Hamilton freely lead in front. Followed by Verstappen who rose to second place.
Abu Dhabi GP results
| Post | Racer | Nationality | Race Team | Time Note |
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport | 55 laps |
| 2 | Verstappen | NED | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Honda | + 16,772s |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Scuderia Ferrari | + 43,435s |
| 4 | Valtteri Bottas | FIN | Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport | + 44,379s |
| 5 | Sebastian Vettel | GER | Scuderia Ferrari | + 1m 04.357s |
| 6 | Alexander Albon | THA | Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Honda | + 1m 09.205s |
| 7 | Perez | MEX | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | +1 lap |
| 8 | Norris | GBR | McLaren F1 Team | +1 lap |
| 9 | Daniil Kvyat | RUS | Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda | +1 lap |
| 10 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | McLaren F1 Team | +1 lap |
| 11 | Daniel Ricciardo | AUS | Renault F1 Team | +1 lap |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | GER | Renault F1 Team | +1 lap |
| 13 | Kimi Raikkonen | ITA | Alfa Romeo Racing | +1 lap |
| 14 | Magnussen | DEN | Rich Energy Haas F1 Team | +1 lap |
| 15 | Grosjean | FRA | Rich Energy Haas F1 Team | +1 lap |
| 16 | Giovinazzi | ITA | Alfa Romeo Racing | +1 lap |
| 17 | Russell | GBR | ROKiT Williams Racing | +1 lap |
| 18 | Gasly | FRA | Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda | +2 laps |
| 19 | Kubica | POL | ROKiT Williams Racing | +2 laps |
| DNF | Lance Stroll | CAN | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | 47 laps |
