GREATEST RACES #11: Max Verstappen dramatically edges out Lewis Hamilton after an epic, season-long battle – 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Coming in at #11 on our list of ‘Greatest Races’ is the final-round showdown from the 2021 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

To mark F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, F1.com is counting down the sport's 25 greatest races with a new feature every week. While you may not agree with the order, we hope you enjoy the stories of these epic races that have helped make this sport what it is today. You can read the introduction to the series and see the list of races here.
Coming in at No. 11 on our list is the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which brought a dramatic conclusion to Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’s breathtaking scrap for the championship. Phillip Horton shares the story from start to finish below...

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