Red Bull’s dominance has drained Formula One of excitement this year but there could still be a thrilling climax in Abu Dhabi
This season’s Formula One title fight may be long over but for Mercedes and Ferrari a battle for pride and no little prize money lends this weekend’s finale at Abu Dhabi a dramatic tension that had largely drained from the championship after Max Verstappen left the field in his wake.
Doubtless Red Bull’s Verstappen, who has already secured the drivers’ title, will canter away to another victory at the Yas Marina Circuit. There is no reason to suppose the dominance he has displayed all season should not close with his 19th win from 22 races, a record so strong it may never be broken.