The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit will celebrate it's 10th anniversary in November. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabii
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit will celebrate it's 10th anniversary in November. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabii
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit will celebrate it's 10th anniversary in November. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabii
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit will celebrate it's 10th anniversary in November. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabii

Extra Time podcast: Tickets on sale as Abu Dhabi Grand Prix gears up for 10th anniversary


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The first race of the 2018 Formula One season saw Sebastian Vettel gain an early advantage over title rival, and defending champion, Lewis Hamilton when the Ferrari driver claimed victory over his Mercedes counterpart at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.

With the new season now under way, organisers of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix announced on Monday that tickets had gone on sale for the season-ending race in the UAE capital, with a few improvements made to the fan experience ahead of the race's 10th anniversary in November.

In this week's Extra Time podcast, Jon Turner talks to The National's sports editor Graham Caygill who has covered every Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since its inception. Graham explains the changes to the ticket process, picks his favourite moments from past Abu Dhabi races and offers his thoughts on the new F1 season based on what he saw in Melbourne.

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Read more:

F1 analysis: Vettel should celebrate victory in Australia but Hamilton will be pleased with pace

Mercedes vow to come back stronger in Bahrain after 'bitter pill' of Australian Grand Prix

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Results

6.30pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes Group Three US$200,000 (Turf) 2,000m; Winner: Ghaiyyath, William Buick (jockey), Charlie Appleby (trainer).

7.05pm: Handicap $135,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Cliffs Of Capri, Tadhg O’Shea, Jamie Osborne.

7.40pm: UAE Oaks Group Three $250,000 (Dirt) 1,900m; Winner: Down On Da Bayou, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer.

8.15pm: Zabeel Mile Group Two $250,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Zakouski, James Doyle, Charlie Appleby.

8.50pm: Meydan Sprint Group Two $250,000 (T) 1,000m; Winner: Waady, Jim Crowley, Doug Watson.

The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Power: 480hp at 6,500rpm

Torque: 570Nm from 2,300-5,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Fuel consumption: 10.4L/100km

Price: from Dh547,600

On sale: now