The world leaders who attended the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix over the years - in pictures

To mark a decade of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix action, The National looks back at some of the world leaders who came along for the ride

This weekend, Abu Dhabi will host tens of thousands of Formula One fans eager to watch the final race of the season - and if history is anything to go by, world leaders will be among them.

From Jordan and Sudan to Denmark and the UK, officials from more than a dozen countries have joined UAE leaders at Yas Marina Circuit over the past 10 years to watch the race.

To mark a decade of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix action, The National looks back at some of the world leaders who who came along for the ride.

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