Max Verstappen overtook championship rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to win his first World Championship.

Hamilton had a healthy lead over Verstappen as the race entered its closing stages and it seemed it was inevitable he would pick up his eighth World Championship. However, with five laps to go, Lahr, crash led to a safe, car giving Verstappen the chance to pit. With only one lap of racing left, Verstappen on fresh tyres was able to close the gap on Hamilton and an incredible one lap sprint finish followed. The Dutchman overtook Hamilton on turn 5 and held on for a dramatic last-gasp win to claim the FIA Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship.