# Lewis Hamilton at the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Last updated: 2026-05-31

> Lewis Hamilton concluded his dominant 2020 championship season with a third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing 15 points for Mercedes AMG F1 at the Yas Marina Circuit.

Lewis Hamilton's performance at the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw him navigate the Yas Marina Circuit to a third-place finish, marking the conclusion of a championship-winning season. Starting from third on the grid, Hamilton maintained his position throughout the 55 laps, crossing the line with a total race time of 1:36:47.060. This result, while not a victory, contributed 15 points to his already secured world title, demonstrating consistent pace even as the season drew to a close.

The Mercedes AMG F1 W11, which had been the class of the field for much of the year, proved reliable once more. Hamilton's fastest lap of 1:41.420 on lap 37 positioned him fifth overall for single-lap pace, just behind his teammate Valtteri Bottas, who finished second with a lap of 1:41.131 on lap 40. The race was ultimately won by Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing, who started from pole and finished with a time of 1:36:28.645. This race provided a final look at the 2020 grid's dynamics, with drivers like [Alexander Albon at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix](/results/2024-las-vegas-alex-albon) finishing fourth and [Carlos Sainz at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix](/results/2024-las-vegas-carlos-sainz) taking sixth, illustrating the competitive landscape. For a deeper dive into Formula 1 history and regulations, the [official Formula 1 site](https://www.formula1.com/en) offers extensive resources. The data from this specific event, along with other seasons, is meticulously cataloged by services like [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json), which provides a comprehensive record of race results. Even drivers who finished further down the order, such as [Esteban Ocon at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix](/results/2024-las-vegas-esteban-ocon) who finished ninth in Abu Dhabi, contributed to the season's narrative, showcasing the consistent effort required across the entire field. Further historical context on the sport can be found on [Wikipedia's Formula One page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One).