It was a messy getaway at first of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Lando Norris held onto the lead, whereas simply behind him Max Verstappen tangled with the second McLaren of Oscar Piastri.
In a race the place the papaya squad wanted each drivers on the entrance to safe the constructors’ title, Piastri was tagged by the Dutchman, who was attempting to enhance from fourth to 3rd place.
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The Australian ended up going through the improper means along side the observe after each vehicles spun, however they received underway after dropping down the order. It was additionally a equally unhealthy begin for Sergio Perez, who ended up stranded on observe on the primary lap after being tagged by Valtteri Bottas, bringing out the Digital Security Automotive.
On the entrance, Norris managed the sector properly as Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly rounded out the highest three, with the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc bettering a outstanding 11 positions at first of the 58-lap race.
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