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The Yas Viceroy Hotel, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Hotel,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Hotel, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Hotel,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Caterham mechanics, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Caterham mechanics,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Red Bull Racing practice pitstops, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Red Bull Racing practice pitstops,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Red Bull Racing practice pitstops, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Red Bull Racing practice pitstops,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Red Bull Racing practice pitstops, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Red Bull Racing practice pitstops,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The paddock at night, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The paddock at night,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The paddock at night, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The paddock at night,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The sun sets over the circuit, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The sun sets over the circuit,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The sun begins to set over the circuit, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The sun begins to set over the circuit,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The sun begins to set over the circuit, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The sun begins to set over the circuit,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The sun begins to set, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The sun begins to set,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi and Annie Bradshaw, Sauber, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi and Annie Bradshaw, Sauber,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Bruno Senna, Williams F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Bruno Senna, Williams F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 Team,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Bruno Senna, Williams F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Bruno Senna, Williams F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paddock detail, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paddock detail,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Ferrari F2012 front wing detail, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Ferrari F2012 front wing detail,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Mechanics prepare the Ferrari F2012, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Mechanics prepare the Ferrari F2012,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Mechanics work on the car of Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Mechanics work on the car of Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus E20,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Fans during the pitlane walkabout, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Fans during the pitlane walkabout,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Fans during the pitlane walkabout, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Fans during the pitlane walkabout,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paddock decorations, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paddock decorations,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1, Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso, Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber, Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Jenson Button, McLaren, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1, Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso, Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber, Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Jenson Button, McLaren,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Jenson Button, McLaren,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1, Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso, Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber, Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Jenson Button, McLaren, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Charles Pic, Marussia F1, Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso, Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber, Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Jenson Button, McLaren,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Vitaly Petrov, Caterham F1 Team,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Marina bay Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Marina bay Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Tyre markings for Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Tyre markings for Nico Rosberg, Mercedes,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Circuit detail, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Circuit detail,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Circuit detail, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Circuit detail,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Circuit detail, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Circuit detail,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Floodlights at the circuit, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Floodlights at the circuit,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

A circuit worker paints the track, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

A circuit worker paints the track,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Pirelli tyres, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Pirelli tyres,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 nosecone, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

McLaren MP4-27 nosecone,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Joseph Lieberer with Monisha Kaltenborn, Sauber, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Joseph Lieberer with Monisha Kaltenborn, Sauber,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

McLaren mechanic prepare Pirelli tyres in the pits, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

McLaren mechanic prepare Pirelli tyres in the pits, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Jerome d'Ambrosio, Lotus F1 Team, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Jerome d'Ambrosio, Lotus F1 Team,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Paul di Resta, Force India F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India F1,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Circuit detail, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

Circuit detail,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Shams Tower, Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

The Shams Tower,  Formula One World Championship, Round 18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates. Thursday 1 November 2012.

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