Two long straights, a minor elevation point and 21 nondescript turns leave a slight sterile feel to the season finale. In 2013 the event even coincided with a partial solar eclipse to add a bit more visual drama to the proceedings. Hybrid engine, hybrid eclipse: Vettel takes victory against the backdrop of a partial eclipse in 2013 Lights out at dusk means plenty of atmospheric shots of drivers racing off into the sunset. The circuit itself is camera-ready pristine, with a manicured backdrop of twinkling lights and picturesque palm trees. The mostly indoor amusement park is a Scuderia supporter's dream and is home to Formula Rossa, the world's fastest rollercoaster. The Hermann Tilke-designed track is surrounded by seven hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and Monaco-style mega yachts in the marina of Yas Island.Ī bonding session between Vettel and Leclerc could also be perfectly accommodated at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

The facilities are as flash and futuristic as you'd expect, given the bottomless pit of money that was made available for its construction. Hulkenberg shakes hands with Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul at last year's race - will we see the same affection this time out? Perfectly pristine but lacking excitementĪbu Dhabi arrived on the calendar in 2009 and took over as the season finale from the much-loved Interlagos.Įxpats and fans from all over Europe flock to this sunny destination for a blast of some much-needed winter vitamin D.

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Hulkenberg is without a seat for next year, and with only one 2020 drive to be filled - Williams have yet to replace the departing Robert Kubica - it seems likely the German's 10-year F1 career is at an end, for now at least.

Restoring pride is very much on Ferrari's agenda after the nightmare collision between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc at Interlagos, with the Scuderia desperate to put on a united front before the end credits roll.Įlsewhere, the traditional end-of-season goodbyes will be in full swing, with Renault's Nico Hulkenberg among those bidding farewell.

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