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      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 30, 2019. Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. -- Al Fursan Aerobatics display. Victor Besa / The National Section: SP Reporter: Simon Wilgress-Pipe
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      Stunning aerobatics display during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend

      They took the skies over the Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday

      UAENovember 30, 2019
      Heading across the sands.
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      Road test: The latest Mini Coopers prove a big hit in the desert

      The latest Mini Coopers can handle a bit of lightweight offroading

      MotoringNovember 30, 2019
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 29, 2019. Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. --Max Verstappen of Aston Martin Red Bull Racing interview with The National. Victor Besa / The National Section: SP Reporter: Simon Wilgress-Pipe
      Max Verstappen aims to 'finish on a high' in Abu Dhabi after mixed season

      Dutch driver has two race wins in 2019 and will be pushing for a third at Yas Marina Circuit

      F1November 30, 2019
      Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, left, and Max Verstappen of Red Bull in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
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      Abu Dhabi F1: Hamilton the main man but Leclerc and Verstappen not far behind

      With championship in the bag, Mercedes driver will be aiming for his fifth win at Yas Marina Circuit

      F1November 28, 2019
      Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia walks in the paddock ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina. Getty
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      Abu Dhabi F1: And they're off! Pit lane walk marks the start of the big event

      Thousands stream into Yas Marina for the traditional curtain raiser

      F1November 28, 2019
      Yas Marina Circuit chief executive Al Tareq Al Ameri says he and his team are working hard to ensure racegoers and fans watching at home 'have the very best F1 experience'. Courtesy Seven Media
      Yas Marina chief aims to ensure 'the very best experience' for Abu Dhabi F1 fans

      Emirati says 'we're looking forward to the gates opening' as capital gets ready for five-day Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix Festival

      F1November 27, 2019
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2019. Abu Dhabi grand Prix preparations 2019. -- Red Bull pit technicians busy with race day preparations. Victor Besa / The National Section: SP Reporter: Simon Wilgress-Pike
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      Abu Dhabi GP: F1 teams arrive at Yas Marina Circuit to start unloading equipment

      Lorries brought crate after crate down to the pit lane, all containing vital components of each team's race cars, ready to be assembled ahead of the action

      F1November 27, 2019
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2019. Abu Dhabi grand Prix preparations 2019. -- McLaren pit stop technicians clean F1 race wheels in preparation for race day. Victor Besa / The National Section: SP Reporter: Simon Wilgress-Pike
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      Abu Dhabi F1: an army of technicians at work as teams arrive at Yas Marina

      With the season-ending F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taking place this weekend, we get a closer look at what goes on behind the scenes

      F1November 26, 2019
      The fast sports tourer is the latest addition to Dubai Police's famous supercar fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office
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      Dubai Police's new supercar is as fast as a Formula One racer

      The Mercedes AMG GT can do 0-100kph in 2.9 seconds

      TransportNovember 26, 2019
      Eddie Jordan is one of the most recognised faces on the Formula One circuit besides the drivers themselves. Shutterstock
      Eddie Jordan interview: 'The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is mind-blowing'

      The former F1 team boss talks about how the Middle East has added to the spectacle of Formula One, and why he doesn't just come here for the racing

      F1November 26, 2019
      Dirty Defender. All photos courtesy Jaguar Land Rover
      Defenders tear up the turf in new James Bond film

      A teaser clip has just been released showing the 4x4 in action on the set of the latest 007 outing

      MotoringNovember 23, 2019
      The Mercedes-AMG E 53 4Matic+ Coupe is a car worth looking at. All photos courtesy Daimler AG
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      Mercedes-AMG E 53: the new hybrid is a step in the right direction

      It's not trailblazer, but it offers more poke than your average part-petrol, part-electric vehicle

      MotoringNovember 14, 2019
      The new Nissan Patrol. You're going to see a lot of these. All photos courtesy Nissan
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      Road test: the new 2020 Nissan Patrol is back on the prowl

      The UAE’s most popular SUV has returned and we have tested its mettle on some of the country’s toughest terrain

      MotoringNovember 13, 2019
      The new showroom's wavy exterior. All photos courtesy Al Tayer Motors
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      Peek inside: The world's biggest Maserati showroom opens in Dubai

      The Italian manufacturer's new facility is large enough to be measurable in terms of sports pitches

      MotoringNovember 10, 2019
      Ajlani Motor's new hypercar will get its grand reveal. Courtesy Ajlani
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      Dubai International Motor Show: everything you need to know

      From stunt drivers, to car shows and exciting new launches

      MotoringNovember 06, 2019
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