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      ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 13: Race winner Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 13, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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      Verstappen dominates to win Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

      Red Bull's Dutch driver cruises to victory at Yas Marina Circuit, with Mercedes duo completing the podium

      F1December 14, 2020
      Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 12, 2020 Red Bull's Max Verstappen poses with a wheel as he celebrates after qualifying in pole position Pool via REUTERS/Kamran Jebreili
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      Max Verstappen secures pole position for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

      Red Bull driver pulls off an astonishing lap to force Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton into second and third slots on the grid on Sunday

      F1December 12, 2020
      ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 12: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB16 on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 12, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Kamran Jebreili - Pool/Getty Images)
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      Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two in final Abu Dhabi GP practice

      The pair improved on their first two outings on Friday to take the top two placings

      F1December 12, 2020
      Bernd Maylander stands beside the safety car at Yas circuit. Courtesy Yas Marina Circuit
      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Behind the wheel with the safety car driver

      Bernd Maylander and his team are a vital component of the Formula 1 race week

      F1December 12, 2020
      The X-Terra does not fear the sand. All photos courtesy Nissan
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      'It redefines what an SUV can do': All-new Nissan X-Terra gets Middle East launch

      The stablemate of the Patrol is back in a fresh new guise

      MotoringDecember 11, 2020
      Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland in action during second practice at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AP
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      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Valtteri Bottas fastest around eerily empty circuit

      The Finn managed to stay ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton after the Englishman suffered technical issues

      F1December 11, 2020
      National Ambulance members stand outside Yas Marina Circuit's South Grandstand. National Ambulance
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      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Safety marshals and ambulance crews at the ready

      Teams from the Emirates Motorsport Organisation and National Ambulance are providing vital support at Yas Marina Circuit

      F1December 11, 2020
      Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo will be racing for Renault for the last time on Sunday in Abu Dhabi before he switches to McLaren next season. Getty
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      Ricciardo insists there will be no let up from drivers at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

      Lewis Hamilton might have already been crowned F1 world champion once again, but the rest of the drivers are focused on ending their campaigns on a high

      F1December 11, 2020
      The traditional flypast at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National
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      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Sneak peek of race flypast aircraft

      Etihad Airways has offered a glimpse of one of the planes – and the lead pilot – that will be taking to the skies ahead of the race on Sunday

      F1December 11, 2020
      Verstappen and Albon show their trophies after the Bahrain Grand Prix. Getty
      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Verstappen and Albon to hit 'full send'

      The Red Bull drivers say they're looking forward to a break after Sunday's race, but have no intention of being fainthearted in going for the win before that

      F1December 10, 2020
      Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton steps out of his car after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29. He will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix after being infected with the coronavirus. AFP
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      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Formula 1's stringent new biosphere is now in operation

      The lockdown system, developed by motor racing's global partners, has been designed to contain the spread of Covid-19

      F1December 10, 2020
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13, 2020. Cleaning operations in preparation for the F1 Abu Dhabi 2020 race season at the Yas Marina Circuit. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA For: Standalone/Stock
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      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Pandemic prep under way ahead of F1 season finale

      Teams taking part in the UAE’s premier motorsport event have arrived at a sanitised Yas Marina Circuit

      F1December 08, 2020
      On the Emirates Hills roads.
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      Testing the Rolls-Royce Ghost: Less is more when it comes to the luxury ride

      The latest model from the brand turned heads when it took to the streets of Dubai

      MotoringNovember 12, 2020
      The Q7 by lake and palms. All photos courtesy Audi
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      Road test: What Audi's Q7 lacks in speed, it makes up for in space and style

      The German manufacturer's fulsome and flash SUV can handle a range of terrains in comfort

      MotoringNovember 09, 2020
      The Elevate in a domestic setting. All photos courtesy Hyundai and Autodesk
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      A step up: Hyundai unveils a car with legs

      The manufacturer and partners are working on a go-anywhere concept vehicle based on the sci-fi franchise 'Transformers'

      MotoringOctober 29, 2020
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