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2023 United Arab Emirates Grand Prix

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Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The season finale in Abu Dhabi delivered a quiet, processional affair that brought the year to a predictable close. While varying pit-stop strategies yielded plenty of routine DRS passes through the midfield, genuine wheel-to-wheel drama was virtually nonexistent. With no safety cars to shake up the running and the lead positions largely unchallenged after the opening lap, even late-race tactical gambles failed to elevate the spectacle. Unless you are a completionist determined to watch every lap of the calendar, this largely dull race offers very little reason to tune in.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 25 +23%
Overtakes (total) 73 +51%
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 16.5 -45%
Interruptions 0 -100%
Retirements 1 -61%
Winning Margin 18.0s +99%
Podium Gap 2.3s -73%
Strategy Variety 1 -63%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.9 Avg
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 1.7 ±0.2
Late Drama 5.0 ±0.8
Unpredictability 2.7 ±0.5
Midfield Racing 5.5 ±0.4
Stakes 6.5 ±0.4
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 United Arab Emirates Grand Prix worth watching?

The season finale in Abu Dhabi delivered a quiet, processional affair that brought the year to a predictable close. While varying pit-stop strategies yielded plenty of routine DRS passes through the midfield, genuine wheel-to-wheel drama was virtually nonexistent. With no safety cars to shake up the running and the lead positions largely unchallenged after the opening lap, even late-race tactical gambles failed to elevate the spectacle. Unless you are a completionist determined to watch every lap of the calendar, this largely dull race offers very little reason to tune in.

What was the score for the 2023 United Arab Emirates Grand Prix?

The 2023 United Arab Emirates Grand Prix received a 2.6/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2023 United Arab Emirates Grand Prix?

No, the 2023 United Arab Emirates Grand Prix was held in dry conditions.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

2.4

The 2023 season finale at Yas Marina resulted in an overall rating of 2.6/10, reflecting a controlled and relatively low-drama Grand Prix. Max Verstappen capped off his dominant championship campaign with another victory, leading a clean race with minimal disruption.

Team Variety

10.0

Six different constructors populated the top ten positions in Abu Dhabi. Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, Aston Martin, and AlphaTauri all claimed points-paying finishes across a balanced field.

Overtakes Top10

6.8

Battles among the frontrunners produced 25 overtakes within the top 10 positions. Sergio Perez pushed his way up through the order while George Russell and the McLaren drivers frequently contested track position.

Overtakes Total

9.1

The Grand Prix featured 73 total overtakes across the field. Modern layout modifications at the circuit provided several passing opportunities, particularly along the long straights and main DRS zones.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Teams relied strictly on slick dry tyre compounds during the race, with no wet rubber required.

Grid Chaos

2.1

The race start was relatively calm, with the front row making a clean getaway. Charles Leclerc mounted an early challenge on Max Verstappen into the first few corners, but the order stabilized quickly without major incidents.

Tyre Strategy Variety

2.5

Strategy across the field proved mostly uniform, with the majority of teams opting for standard two-stop routines on medium and hard dry tyres.

Top3 Gap

1.4

Max Verstappen reached the chequered flag nearly 18 seconds ahead of third-placed George Russell, with Charles Leclerc splitting the pair in second. The 17.993-second gap highlighted Red Bull's comfortable advantage at the front.

Dnf Factor

2.0

Attrition was minimal, with nineteen of the twenty starters running at the end of the race. Carlos Sainz was the lone official retirement, stopping on the final lap.

Race Interruptions

0.0

The race ran from start to finish without any Safety Car, Virtual Safety Car, or red flag neutralizations.

Rain Factor

0.0

Dry desert weather prevailed throughout the evening, with zero rainfall impacting the track surface.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MHH
2
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MHH
3
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
MHH
4
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MHH
5
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
MHH
6
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MHH
7
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
MHH
8
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
AlphaTauri / Finished
MH
9
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
MHH
10
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
HHM
11
Daniel RICCIARDO
Daniel RICCIARDO
AlphaTauri / Finished
MHH
12
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / Finished
MH
13
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
MHH
14
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MHH
15
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MHH
16
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished
MHH
17
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Alfa Romeo / Finished
MHM
18
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / DNF
HHS
19
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Alfa Romeo / Finished
HM
20
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MHH

Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
575 19
2
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
285 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
234 0
4
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
206 0
5
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
206 0
6
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
205 0
7
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
200 1
8
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
175 0
9
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
97 0
10
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
74 0
11
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
62 0
12
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
58 0
13
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
27 0
14
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
AlphaTauri
17 0
15
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo
10 0
16
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
9 0
17
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
AlphaTauri
6 0
18
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Alfa Romeo
6 0
19
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
3 0
20
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
AlphaTauri
2 0
21
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
1 0
22
Nyck de Vries
AlphaTauri
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
860 21
2
Mercedes
Mercedes
409 0
3
Ferrari
Ferrari
406 1
4
McLaren
McLaren
302 0
5
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
280 0
6
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
120 0
7
Williams
Williams
28 0
8
AlphaTauri
AlphaTauri
25 0
9
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
16 0
10
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
12 0
05

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