• Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Great Britain during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 13, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Getty Images
    Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Great Britain during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 13, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Getty Images
  • Spectators wave a Brazilian flag from the grandstand overlooking the harbour as Ayrton Senna of Brazil drives the #1 Honda Marlboro McLaren McLaren MP4-5 Honda V10 during the Grand Prix of Monaco on 7 May 1989 on the streets of the Principality of Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
    Spectators wave a Brazilian flag from the grandstand overlooking the harbour as Ayrton Senna of Brazil drives the #1 Honda Marlboro McLaren McLaren MP4-5 Honda V10 during the Grand Prix of Monaco on 7 May 1989 on the streets of the Principality of Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
  • Picture dated 02 October 1948 of a pilot, G. Ansell, turning a somersault during the International Grand Prix at Silverstone. Although the car turned completely over, the pilot escaped with slight injuries. AFP
    Picture dated 02 October 1948 of a pilot, G. Ansell, turning a somersault during the International Grand Prix at Silverstone. Although the car turned completely over, the pilot escaped with slight injuries. AFP
  • Rubens Barrichello, Michael Schumacher, Grand Prix of Japan, Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan, October 12, 2003. Rubens Barrichello and Micheal Schumacher, brothers in arms after victory for Rubens and clinching the World Championship for Michael, in Suzuca circuit on the occasion of the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix. Getty Images
    Rubens Barrichello, Michael Schumacher, Grand Prix of Japan, Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan, October 12, 2003. Rubens Barrichello and Micheal Schumacher, brothers in arms after victory for Rubens and clinching the World Championship for Michael, in Suzuca circuit on the occasion of the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix. Getty Images
  • The first Monaco Grand Prix was staged on the 14th April 1929, and was won by Grover-Williams in a Bugatti. The Monaco Grand Prix is the last street course remaining in the Formula One calendar. Getty Images
    The first Monaco Grand Prix was staged on the 14th April 1929, and was won by Grover-Williams in a Bugatti. The Monaco Grand Prix is the last street course remaining in the Formula One calendar. Getty Images
  • Mark Webber of Australia and Red Bull Racing celebrates by diving into the harbour after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 16, 2010 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
    Mark Webber of Australia and Red Bull Racing celebrates by diving into the harbour after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 16, 2010 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
  • Jackie Stewart, Helen Stewart, Grand Prix of Great Britain, Silverstone Circuit, July 19, 1969. Getty Images
    Jackie Stewart, Helen Stewart, Grand Prix of Great Britain, Silverstone Circuit, July 19, 1969. Getty Images
  • Nigel Mansell drives the Scuderia Ferrari 640 during the French Grand Prix on 9 July 1989 at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France. Getty Images
    Nigel Mansell drives the Scuderia Ferrari 640 during the French Grand Prix on 9 July 1989 at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France. Getty Images
  • Picture taken in 1962 on the Nurburgring race track of Astralian driver Jack Brabham (L) waiting for the start of the German Grand Prix with French driver Carel comte de Beaufort. AFP
    Picture taken in 1962 on the Nurburgring race track of Astralian driver Jack Brabham (L) waiting for the start of the German Grand Prix with French driver Carel comte de Beaufort. AFP
  • Williams driver Ralf Schumacher (C) is launched in the air over Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil (front red) in a dramatic Australian F1 Grand Prix, at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, 03 March 2002. Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher of Germany won the incident packed race in which only eight cars finished with Juan Pablo Montoya of Colombia placed second in his Williams and Finland's Kimi Raikkonen third in a McLaren. AFP
    Williams driver Ralf Schumacher (C) is launched in the air over Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil (front red) in a dramatic Australian F1 Grand Prix, at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, 03 March 2002. Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher of Germany won the incident packed race in which only eight cars finished with Juan Pablo Montoya of Colombia placed second in his Williams and Finland's Kimi Raikkonen third in a McLaren. AFP
  • Graham Hill (1929 – 1975) British racing driver and team owner, after winning the 1965 Monaco Grand Prix with his children Brigitte and Damon, May 30, 1965. Getty Images
    Graham Hill (1929 – 1975) British racing driver and team owner, after winning the 1965 Monaco Grand Prix with his children Brigitte and Damon, May 30, 1965. Getty Images
  • Jenson Button of Great Britain and Brawn GP drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Getty Images
    Jenson Button of Great Britain and Brawn GP drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Getty Images
  • Stirling Moss, Mercedes W196, Grand Prix of Great Britain, Aintree, England, July 16, 1955. Getty Images
    Stirling Moss, Mercedes W196, Grand Prix of Great Britain, Aintree, England, July 16, 1955. Getty Images
  • Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates winning a 7th F1 World Drivers Championship on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Turkey at Intercity Istanbul Park on November 15, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty Images
    Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates winning a 7th F1 World Drivers Championship on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Turkey at Intercity Istanbul Park on November 15, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty Images
  • Course marshalls remove barriers from the top of Carlos Sainz of Spain and Scuderia Toro Rosso's damaged car after he crashed during final practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on October 10, 2015 in Sochi, Russia. Getty Images
    Course marshalls remove barriers from the top of Carlos Sainz of Spain and Scuderia Toro Rosso's damaged car after he crashed during final practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on October 10, 2015 in Sochi, Russia. Getty Images
  • Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing kicks his tyre as he reacts after crashing during the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on June 06, 2021 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Getty Images
    Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing kicks his tyre as he reacts after crashing during the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on June 06, 2021 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Getty Images
  • Romain Grosjean of France and Haas F1 is pictured on a screen escaping his crash during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on November 29, 2020 in Bahrain, Bahrain. Getty Images
    Romain Grosjean of France and Haas F1 is pictured on a screen escaping his crash during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on November 29, 2020 in Bahrain, Bahrain. Getty Images
  • Etihad Airways Flyover before the final race at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa/The National
    Etihad Airways Flyover before the final race at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa/The National

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From Monaco to Abu Dhabi, stunning Grand Prix photos from years gone by - in pictures

A selection of images that showcase the glamour and the danger of motor racing's greatest spectacle

The National

November 18, 2022

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The sun is setting on another Formula One season as drivers jump into their cars for one more time in 2022 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

The Yas Marina Circuit has been a fitting location to cap off a sport that takes in so many picturesque places from around the globe. From the twists and turns of Monte Carlo to sunsets in the UAE capital - here's a look at some of the eye-catching shots selected by The National's photo desk over the years.

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