Abu Dhabi F1: What a race! The story of a great event in pictures

A win for Lewis Hamilton, a treat for the fans. Yas delivers in style

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix awards ceremony 2019: (L-R) Max Verstappen, (Red Bull), winner Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and third-placed Charles Leclerc of Ferrari. Victor Besa / The National

Daniil Kvyat driving the Scuderia Toro Rosso during the big race. Getty

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner talks with Bernie Ecclestone, Chairman Emeritus of the Formula One Group, on the grid before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Getty

Sebastian Vettel of Germany driving his Ferrari. Getty

Lance Stroll of Racing Point and Daniel Ricciardo of Renault walk to the drivers' parade before the Abu Dhabi race at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty

The amazing fly by over the grid before the Grand Prix started. Getty

They're off! Lewis Hamilton takes the lead at the start of the big race. Victor Besa / The National

Turn two at the start of the final race of the season. Victor Besa / The National

Race fans in the Main Grandstand. Victor Besa / The National

Awards Ceremony. Fireworks after the race. Victor Besa / The National

Fans at the awards ceremony. Victor Besa / The National

F1 fans at the awards ceremony. Victor Besa / The National

Lewis Hamilton performs a burnout victory spin after the Grand Prix at Yas. Victor Besa / The National

Pierre Gasly of Scuderia Toro Rosso at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty

Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari talks with Princess Charlene of Monaco on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix. Getty

Race winner Lewis Hamilton celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing prepares for the big race. Getty

Alexander Albon of Thailand and Red Bull Racing signs autographs for fans before the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. Gett

Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso greets fans before final practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty

Fans take a selfie with the cars ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Reuters

The final race of the Formula 1 season goes off with a bang. Ministry of Presidential Affairs

HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (2nd L) and HE Mohammed Mahfoodh Al Ardhi, Executive Chairman of INVESTCORP and Chairman of National Bank of Oman (3rd L), at vrace day. Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing prepares for the race. Getty

Daniel Ricciardo of Renault leads Kevin Magnussen of Haas at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty

Lewis Hamilton gets ready for the off at Yas. Getty

The sun sets on the 11th Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty

It ws an amazing event from start to finish, the crowning glory of another sensational season of Formula One action.

Lewis Hamilton might already have been world champion heading into the race, but that did nothing to dim his thirst for victory and his breathtaking skills.

This was the 11th staging of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and as always it delivered a brilliant race, a record fifth win at Yas for Hamilton, and no shortage of drama.

The fans and the drivers loved it. And here is the story of the weekend in pictures.