Thousands of fans savour Abu Dhabi Grand Prix thrill at hotspot
- 25 Nov 2023
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
Thousands of spectators gathered for the 15th edition of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX and enjoyed the adrenaline-pumping action from the circuit’s iconic, open-air grassy Abu Dhabi Hill.
Located next to North Grandstand and adjacent to Main Grandstand, the fan-favourite hotspot offers one of the circuit’s best vantage points and provides sweeping views of Turns 2 to 4, and Turns 5 to 6 – where most of the overtake action happens.
The 20 elite drivers got behind the wheel on the iconic track in what was an action-packed F1 session, with fans soaking up the family-friendly atmosphere.
Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will see the drivers in action for the final time this year, bringing the 23-race season to an end.
F1 star drivers: Thousands of F1 fans were left in awe after meeting the F1 star drivers on ‘Quali Saturday’ at the 15th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 
Mercedes’ duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon took time out from their busy schedule to greet the spectators during a Q&A session at Yas Marina Circuit ahead of Saturday evening’s qualifying session.
Sunday’s race closes out the 2023 season with current world champion Max Verstappen searching for his 19th win of the year and fourth consecutive victory in Abu Dhabi.e& event partner:
Ahead of the final round of this year’s FIA Formula 2 Championship, Abu Dhabi GP founding partner, e& will join as the official event partner for the F2 season finale at Yas Marina Circuit.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix founding partner and presenting partner of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts, e& – the leading global technology group – continues to expand its role at the region’s biggest event weekend, supporting the successful running of the support races for the future stars of Formula 1.
The 11 teams and 22 drivers are racing in Abu Dhabi for the 14th and final round of the 2023 season, with a three-way battle for the championship between Championship leader Theo Pourchaire, Frederik Vesti and Ayumu Isawa to clinch this year’s title.
The F2 finale presented by e& features 4 thrilling track sessions on track. Friday’s Free Practice and Qualifying sessions were followed on Saturday by the final Sprint Race of the season, before the main Feature Race to close out the year takes place on Sunday.
Dr Ahmed Bin Ali, Group Senior Vice President, Corporate Communication, e&, commenting on the new partnership, said: "We are delighted to join as the official event partner to this year’s final round of the FIA Formula 2 Championship as part of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, and we cannot wait to see the future stars of the sport in action.
"We are proud to further our commitment and support of the development of future generations of sporting talent, and we look forward to seeing the young drivers on track at Yas Marina Circuit this weekend.”
This year’s F2 season finale features as part of the 15th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand prix, with an incredible weekend of activity taking place on and off track, including the award-winning line-up to feature at the Yasalam After-Race Concerts presented by e&. For more information, visit the Abu Dhabi GP app or www.abudhabigp.com.