Lewis Hamilton was gracious in defeat after Red Bull rival Max Verstappen ended the Briton's quest for an unprecedented eighth Formula One title with a safety-car aided, last-lap pass for championship glory at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
The 36-year-old, who started second alongside Verstappen, who was in pole position, appeared to have the race under control after taking the lead going into the first corner and escaping a sanction for staying ahead by taking to the runoff in an opening-lap battle with his Red Bull rival.
But a safety car five laps from the end, which gave Verstappen the opportunity to pit for fresh tires, turned the race on its head and put an end to Hamilton's hopes of becoming the first driver to win eight world championships.