Yesterday was the thrilling finale of the Formula 1 World Championship, and it didn’t disappoint.
The two title protagonists, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, came into the winner-take-all race equal on points.
Journalists whispered throughout the week that this could be the greatest ever season of Formula 1, but none were willing to call it before the end of the final chapter.
Hamilton was dominant for the vast majority of the race—his raw pace and power seemed unmatchable. And Verstappen’s team, Red Bull Racing, tried to keep his championship hopes alive via multiple aggressive strategy calls.
The race ended up coming down to the very last lap, and it too was filled with controversy and edge-of-the-seat madness. Ultimately, and against what seemed like an inevitable Hamilton victory, Verstappen won and was crowned champion for the first time.
Even if you’re not into Formula 1, these highlights are worth a watch to see all the drama unfold in less than 10 minutes.
We may not get a season like this for some time, but I already can’t wait for next year.