• 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Race fans in the Main Grandstand. Victor Besa / The National
  • Awards Ceremony. Fireworks after the race. Victor Besa / The National
    Awards Ceremony. Fireworks after the race. Victor Besa / The National
  • Fans at the awards ceremony. Victor Besa / The National
    Fans at the awards ceremony. Victor Besa / The National
  • F1 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Daniel Ricciardo of Renault leads Kevin Magnussen of Haas at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty
  • Lewis Hamilton gets ready for the off at Yas. 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
    The sun sets on the 11th Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty

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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

Dominic Hart

December 02, 2019

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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.

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