Gary Meenaghan

'Naughty boy' wins over fans at Yas Marina Circuit with his humility and good humour.

Why has Kimi Raikkonen not been paid all year – and why are we only finding out now? Gary Meenaghan reports.

Rare slip-up by world champion allows team-mate to move ahead

FROM THE F1 MAGAZINE - Lewis Hamilton has become a name known across the globe since making his F1 debut in 207. But despite his success, the Briton is still continuing to learn about life, both on and off the track, writes Gary Meenaghan.

If ever there was any doubt, Sebastian Vettel confirmed under the floodlights at Yas Marina Circuit on Friday night that he has no intention of taking his foot off the gas just because he has a fourth consecutive world championship sewn up like a racing glove.

Sebastian Vettel’s dominance has seen him close out the title with three races remaining, and he has won the past six consecutive races. Victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix would see him equal the modern-era record set by Michael Schumacher in 2004.

Lewis Hamilton remains confident Mercedes-GP can fight for the Formula One world championship next year, even if, as is expected, the team principal Ross Brawn decides to walk out on the German manufacturers.

There was something in the air other than petrol fumes at Yas Marina Circuit this afternoon.

FROM THE F1 MAGAZINE - While Formula One has proven a hit in the UAE, the country has yet to produce a driver in the series. Gary Meenaghan looks at the hurdles to making it happen.

FROM THE F1 MAGAZINE - Teams relish the thrill of them and drivers love it, too; the challenge of a pit stop is just as important as the action on the track, writes Gary Meenaghan.

FROM THE F1 MAGAZINE - Previously known for his rally skills, Mohammed ben Sulayem tells Gary Meenaghan of his determination to develop motorsport both in the UAE and in the Middle East

German eager to keep fighting and keep hold of second place for Mercedes-GP

With rumours heightening that Ross Brawn, the Mercedes-GP team principal, is set to leave at the end of the season, Nico Rosberg and Niki Lauda both have expressed their desire for the 58-year-old Englishman to remain at the German manufacturer next year.

The West Africans are void of individual stars and unity can see them go far in the tournament, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Big money and rides for next season are also on the line in Abu Dhabi.