The 74th Formula One championship ended in Abu Dhabi last week, with Max Verstappen finishing the season in style with another dominant show. Though the Dutchman faced no real challenge as he wrapped up his third straight driver’s title, there were some exceptional performances across the grid, with drivers in less competitive machinery shining.
In contrast, some drivers in strong cars failed to realise the full potential of what was available to them. The Hindu takes a look at drivers who stood out and those who came out with damaged reputations.
