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In The Driver’s Seat: Dramas of 2022 could cast a long shadow into next year

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From left: Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, world champion  Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing, a Red Bull official and Sergio Perez pose on the podium following the  Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

(From left) Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Red Bull's Max Verstappen , a Red Bull official and Sergio Perez on the podium following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Nov 20, 2022.

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