Abu Dhabi GP: Driver Ratings - Worrying times for Bottas and more

Gracias Alonso!
Gracias Alonso!

#3 Red Bull

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Final photos before the end of the Red Bull journey for Ricciardo
Final photos before the end of the Red Bull journey for Ricciardo

Max Verstappen - 3rd

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It's been a season of two halves for Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Verstappen began the season all over the place including a collision with Daniel Ricciardo at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

But after the midway point of the calendar, Verstappen changed for the greater good and started fighting for wins and podium places.

One of his biggest highlights was Verstappen winning Red Bull's home race, the Austrian Grand Prix. Since the summer break, Verstappen consistently finished either at the top or near the top.

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And with Ricciardo moving elsewhere, the Dutchman looks to be the team's number one driver for 2019.

A future world champion?

Driver's rating: 7/10

Daniel Ricciardo - 4th

Just like many drivers on the grid, Daniel Ricciardo experienced the end of a journey with Red Bull after four years working with the team.

When Sebastian Vettel left Red Bull for Ferrari at the start of 2015, Ricciardo was placed as the team's number one priority.

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In those four years, Ricciardo had picked up 7 race wins but no championships as Red Bull still have no world title success since Vettel in 2013.

Driver's rating: 6/10

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Edited by Rajdeep Puri
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