Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said staging the final race of the pandemic-affected 2020 Formula One season was another example of the country’s ability to achieve.
“The success of organising the championship during these circumstances reaffirms the capabilities of the UAE,” he said.
Sheikh Saif earlier watched Max Verstappen cruise to victory in the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Dutchman led from start to finish to claim maximum points and finish third in the championship.
Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton also finished on the podium in Abu Dhabi, with the Englishman now a record-equalling seven-time world champion.
Sheikh Saif presented Verstappen with the trophy for winning the race at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority, and Chase Carey, chief executive of the Formula One Group, also attended the trophy presentations.
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Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (2nd L) and Mohamed bin Sulayem, FIA Vice President and President of the Automobile and Touring Club for the UAE (R), with Valtteri Bottas (2nd place winner, 4th L), Max Verstappen (Winner, 5th L) and Lewis Hamilton (3rd place winner, 6th L). Hamad Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs -
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (3rd L) stands for the national anthem prior to the final race of the 2020 Formula 1 season at Yas Marina Circuit. Mohamed bin Sulayem, FIA Vice President and President of the Automobile and Touring Club for the UAE (L) Khaldoon Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director Mubadala, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member (2nd L) and Chase Carey, Formula 1 Chairman and CEO (4th L) are also pictured. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs -
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (C), walks the pit lane prior to the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs -
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, speaks with Chase Carey, Formula 1 Chairman and CEO, at Yas Marina Circuit. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs -
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director Mubadala, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member (L) and Chase Carey, Formula 1 Chairman and CEO (R), stand for the UAE national anthem at Yas Marina Circuit. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs --- -
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Chase Carey, Formula 1 Chairman and CEO, stand for the national anthem prior to the race. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs -
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (3rd L) stands for the national anthem prior to the final race of the 2020 Formula 1 season at Yas Marina Circuit. Mohamed bin Sulayem, FIA Vice President and President of the Automobile and Touring Club for the UAE (L) Khaldoon Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director Mubadala, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member (2nd L) and Chase Carey, Formula 1 Chairman and CEO (4th L) are also pictured. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ---
