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Ferrari will be looking to end the season on a high
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Fans during the pitlane walk on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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Nico Hulkenberg of Haas with fans at the Yas Marina Circuit
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Fans during the pitlane walk
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Sir Lewis Hamilton arrives for practice sessions
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F1 fans during the pitlane walk
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Fans gear up for the weekend
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It is the season finale
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Ferrari will be looking to end the season on a high
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Fans during the pitlane walk on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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Nico Hulkenberg of Haas with fans at the Yas Marina Circuit
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Fans during the pitlane walk
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Sir Lewis Hamilton arrives for practice sessions
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F1 fans during the pitlane walk
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Fans gear up for the weekend
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It is the season finale
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Ferrari will be looking to end the season on a high
Abu Dhabi F1: All roads lead to Yas Marina Circuit for season finale
Fans flock to iconic track as teams begin preparations for action-packed weekend
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Simon Wilgress-Pipe
23 November, 2023
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