World champion Max Verstappen also won the season finale in Abu Dhabi, while Sebastian Vettel won a farewell gift after finishing tenth in his last Formula 1 race.
The international press writes about this:
Great Britain:
Guardian: "After the bang that ended the last Formula One season in Abu Dhabi, it was perhaps fitting that this year ended a somewhat disappointing season at the Yas Marina Circuit on a whimper."
The Sun: Lewis Hamilton's miserable season found a fitting end when he retired with two laps to go in Abu Dhabi.
Ironically, Hamilton's retirement catapulted his friend Sebastian Vettel into the points in his last race."
Italy:
"Corriere dello Sport": "Next to Verstappen, Leclerc shines with his perfect performance.
He commits zero errors in a race that is crucial for Ferrari's future.
The Monegasse is perfect with its careful use of tires and shows that Ferrari can remain competitive next season.”
"Gazzetta dello Sport": "Verstappen is the tyrannical ruler of this World Cup.
15 wins in one season is unique.”
"Tuttosport": "The result of Abu Dhabi allows Ferrari to save its honor."
France:
"Le Figaro": "Max Verstappen does not give up.
As the already crowned double world champion and record holder of wins this season, the Dutchman wanted to end the season with a win in Abu Dhabi.”
Spain:
"Marca": "As much as Ferrari was criticized for its strategy mistakes, in Abu Dhabi they managed to square the circle by putting Charles Leclerc in second place with a single stop and leaving Pérez behind."
"La Vanguardia": "Max Verstappen ended the Grand Prix of farewells in Abu Dhabi with his 15th victory, with which he raised the historic bar for victories to an unattainable level."
Netherlands:
"AD": "Max Verstappen put the icing on the cake of a fantastic season with a masterful race."