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The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty

CommentHow this weekend's F1 race harks back to a landmark 2010 for Abu Dhabi

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Britain's Middle East minister Hamish Falconer has warned Israel it must open border crossings to allow aid into Gaza. Photo: UK Foreign Office

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Performers participate in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at the Zayed National Museum. UAE Presidential Court

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Palestinian couples participate in a mass wedding ceremony in Hamad City in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)

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Lebanese men brandishing a poster of Pope Leo XIV and a Hezbollah flag in Beirut last week. AFP

Chaos among Iraqi official agencies after Hezbollah and Houthis placed on terrorist list

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F1 liveTitle favourite Norris and other drivers arrive at Yas Marina Circuit

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Max Verstappen celebrates with his Red Bull team after winning the F1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Four times F1 title was decided in Abu Dhabi, including the most controversial

As part of the ‘Live Your Fandom’ campaign, McLaren and one of the team’s sponsors, Velo, gave nine superfans the opportunity to collaborate and inspire artwork for the livery design of the McLaren MCL39 Norris and Piastri will drive at Yas Marina Circuit this weekend. Photo: Handout

McLaren embrace fan power with Abu Dhabi livery reveal before F1 title showdown

Lando Norris, left, Max Verstappen, centre, and Oscar Piastri are in a three-way battle for the F1 title. Reuters

What Norris, Verstappen and Piastri need to do to be crowned F1 champion

The performance in Abu Dhabi will mark Benson Boone's UAE debut. Getty Images

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Mohammed ben Sulayem says the Middle East is having a growing influence on F1, with races already held in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar before this weekend's season finale in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Handout

FIA president 'proud' of UAE's motorsports achievements ahead of Abu Dhabi GP

Yas Marina Circuit race control room. Photo: Ethara

Inside Abu Dhabi's multimillion-dirham F1 race control room

Race fans cheer for 2021 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull after he takes podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. Victor Besa/The National.

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Lewis Hamilton sits sixth in the F1 drivers' standings heading into the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AFP

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Iraq's Mustafa Saadoon concedes a free kick in the match against Bahrain. Reuters

Iraq open Fifa Arab Cup with win as UAE lose after red card

The Binance Blockchain Week 2025 in Dubai. The crypto market is regaining its footing after a prolonged sell-off. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Abeer Nehme channels clerical elegance for Pope Leo XIV performance in Beirut

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Ras Al Khaimah is bringing back its record-breaking fireworks and drone shows for New Year's Eve. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

New Year 2026 fireworks in the UAE: Where to watch

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is the fastest player to 100 Premier League goals, reaching the milestone in only his 111th game. AFP

Haaland joins 100-goal Premier League club in madcap Man City win over Fulham

SAADIYAT ISLAND, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - December 02, 2025: (L-R) HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain and HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, sit in front of a photograph of the first Federal Supreme Council meeting, during the inauguration of the Zayed National Museum. ( Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---

In picturesUAE leaders tour the Zayed Museum to Eid Al Etihad fireworks in Dubai


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The Khor Mor gasfield after a rocket attack last month. Reuters

Two drones used to attack Khor Mor gasfield in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

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Israeli strike on Gaza camp kills five and destroys tents

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Protesters call for Ireland to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel takes part, at a demonstration outside the RTE TV studios in Dublin. Reuters

Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel

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US pitches Fifa 2026 World Cup as perfect time to visit

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Many Hamas fighters were trapped in tunnels under Israeli-held territory after the ceasefire in Gaza took hold. Bloomberg

ExclusiveScores of Hamas fighters escape from tunnels in Israeli-held part of Gaza

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Security and prosperity of Gulf states 'indivisible', says Bahrain's King Hamad

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Yemen's STC fighting tribal-linked 'rebels' in oil-rich Hadhramaut province

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Donald Trump disparages Minnesota's Somali community

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US launches one-way attack drone force in the Middle East

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Peace deal possible but ‘big legal questions’ over Ukraine leadership

Russia's ambassador to UK, Andrey Kelin, warns Europe about frozen assets and questions legitimacy of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government



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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

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Manors is one of the brands leading a revolution in golf attire as the sport attracts a new demographic. Photo: Manors

Fashion on the fairway: How did golf clothes suddenly become cool?

Simon Holloway is the creative director of Dunhill, which was founded in the 1890s. Photo: Dunhill

Dunhill design chief Simon Holloway is keeping English tailoring alive

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty chief executive Gianluca Toniolo is on a mission to grow the business, with a fraction of their competitor's resources. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

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Maison Margiela Residences in Dubai is the brand's first venture into real estate. Photo: Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela chief executive Gaetano Sciuto on the brand's Dubai plans

Bahraini designers Fatema and Dalal Alkhaja of Touchless won the Fashion Tech award at FTA 2025 in Qatar. WireImage

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New Quartet Live at Pierre Boulez Saal by Amir ElSaffar. Photo: Maqam Records

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Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

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Whoop's chief executive Will Ahmed said the future of his fitness tracker and health plan company is bright despite a crowded marketplace. Photo: Whoop

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