Overview
- Pierre Gasly picked up the tab for the end‑of‑season drivers’ dinner held ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
- Max Verstappen said drivers had joked it would be his turn to pay after Valtteri Bottas covered the bill last year.
- Verstappen recounted that he was seated on the far side of the private room and only learned the bill was settled as people began to leave.
- He joked about sipping gin and tonics when asked if he had dodged the cheque and added he intends to pay at a future dinner.
- The gathering, organized by Lewis Hamilton as an annual tradition, drew most of the grid, with multiple drivers confirming Gasly handled the bill.