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Detailed explanation-1: -Max Verstappen overcame a botched pitstop to hunt down and defeat Mercedes ’ Lewis Hamilton late on in Formula 1’s 2022 US Grand Prix, sealing Red Bull’s constructors’ championship in the process.

Detailed explanation-2: -Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton hold the record for the most World Drivers’ Championships, both having won the title on seven occasions. Juan Manuel Fangio is third with five titles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Winner: Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton described his performance in Austin as his best of the season, the Mercedes driver leading the race until six laps to go.

Detailed explanation-4: -Verstappen won his first F1 championship by edging Hamilton at the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and has claimed the 2022 title amid Red Bull’s F1 cost cap saga. Hamilton and Schumacher hold the all-time joint record for the most championships.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Brit was forced to retire with two laps remaining of the season finale due to a mechanical failure as he ended the year without a single race win for the first time ever. Hamilton appeared to lose power on lap 56 in fourth place as world champion Max Verstappen raced clear to claim another victory in Abu Dhabi.