F1 weekend starts in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

Early visitors get to peep into the garages as the home straight and pit lane opens to public

An F1 team member wheels out wet weather tyres. Victor Besa / The National

Early visitors take photos of on the home straight. Victor Besa / The National

Stewards and members of the public get early access into the pit lane ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National

Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton's pitbox. Victor Besa / The National

A track official talks on his walkie-talkie as the track opens for the public. Victor Besa / The National

A fan takes a photo into an F1 pitbox. Victor Besa / The National

Stewards smile on the public pitwalk. Victor Besa / The National

A look in the Force India pits. Victor Besa / The National

A Red Bull Racing mechanic puts together the car for the weekend. Victor Besa / The National

A volunteer smiles as the F1 weekend officially begins. Victor Besa / The National

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