ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Valtteri Bottas won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday as Mercedes wrapped up another triumphant Formula One season with a one-two finish and four-times world champion Lewis Hamilton having to settle for second.
The win was a career third for the Finn, who had started on pole position and stayed in front to deny Hamilton a 10th success of the 20-race campaign.
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Hulkenberg was also given a five-second penalty for cutting a corner, with some considering that the stewards had let the German off lightly rather than forcing him to hand back the place to Force India’s Sergio Perez.
There was also an emotional send-off for Brazilian veteran Massa, the 2008 world championship runner-up finishing 10th in his final race.
“I am very lucky to have all of this in my life so ready for the next step,” said the former Ferrari driver. “For sure, I will miss many things — racing against amazing drivers and competing in the best car and the best category in the world.”
McLaren’s Honda partnership ended in the points with Fernando Alonso finishing ninth.
The old Formula One logo also made a final appearance, the sport’s new owners presenting a new one as part of a bigger rebranding to come.
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