Lewis Hamilton was so dominant at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that he barely rated a mention for most of the race.
Lewis Hamilton was peerless in Abu Dhabi, controlling the race from lights to flag to record his sixth career grand slam.
Mercedes cars will bookend the grid, with Lewis Hamilton starting from pole and Valtteri Bottas last with a power unit penalty.
Verstappen dominated the race, but the limelight was snatched by podium podium-getters Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz.
Lewis Hamilton claimed a sixth world title by finishing second to teammate Valtteri Bottas in Austin.
Valtteri Bottas has the slimmest of chances to delay Lewis Hamilton’s sixth championship by converting pole to victory in Austin.