Max Verstappen recalls ‘good memories’ at Abu Dhabi GP before 2024 season finale

Max Verstappen won his maiden Formula 1 world championship against Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi three years ago.

Max Verstappen recalls ‘good memories’ at Abu Dhabi GP before 2024 season finale

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton (via Formula 1)

Formula 1 heads to the final round of the 2024 season this weekend in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen has already bagged the world title. Nevertheless, the four-time world champion is happy to take a look back at his fond memories at Yas Marina.

Max Verstappen insisted that the Abu Dhabi GP always brings back some good memories. The Dutch driver won his maiden title in Yas Marina after defeating Lewis Hamilton in the controversial 2021 title decider.

We are on to the final race of the season and Abu Dhabi always brings back good memories.

Max Verstappen said
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Moreover, the 27-year-old highlighted that it has been a long and exhausting campaign this year. Max Verstappen reckoned that the entire grid was ready to spend time with friends and family over the winter break after the end of this weekend. Though, personnel back at the factories will be working extensively on next year’s cars.

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It has been a long season and we are ready for a bit of time off and to spend quality time at home with family and friends.

Max Verstappen added

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Max Verstappen wants to end 2024 with another win

The reigning world champion has won nine races in 2024. However, Verstappen remains hungry as ever to take yet another victory. The Dutch driver emphasized that it would be the perfect chance for Red Bull to end the campaign with his tenth race win of the year at Abu Dhabi. Though, Milton Keynes has already lost the Constructors’ title.

Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)
Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)

It would be great to finish the season on a high and try and bring home the win here.

Max Verstappen stated

Max Verstappen has shown promising pace in recent rounds, including his victory in Qatar. The Red Bull driver heads to Yas Marina as the favorite this weekend. However, rivals such as Ferrari and McLaren are not far behind, potentially creating another three-way battle for Abu Dhabi GP.