Abu Dhabi gears up for F1 Grand Prix

And the German, who sealed this year’s runner-up spot ahead of Sebastian Vettel with victory at Interlagos, is hopeful of putting on a good show for the fans in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix marks the end of the 66th season of the F1 World Championship that is already decided with victory of British driver Lewis Hamilton from the team Mercedes in the 16th race of the season in the United States Grand Prix on October 25, reports Xinhua.

This year’s F1 challenge in the oil-rich desert sheikhdom on Yas Island is expected to fully sell out its 60,000 capacity within days, as Abu Dhabi counts down to the Middle East’s biggest sporting and entertainment weekend.

Rosberg’s team-mate Lewis Hamilton won his second World Championship at the same venue 12 months ago and the Mercedes pair are likely to be fighting it out at the front of the grid again. Of course, previous year was probably my biggest disappointment – losing the title at the last moment with a mechanical problem.

“It’s also the last race for this incredible Silver Arrow ” and it deserves a spectacular send-off.

Excitement is building ahead of the 31st Abu Dhabi Striders Half Marathon and 10k as it returns to the iconic Yas Island on Friday, with thousands of participants ready to take on one of the fastest courses in the UAE.

“A vehicle like this is something every driver dreams of having in their hands, so I’ll be pushing hard to make the most of it for one last time as a tribute to all their hard work”.

James Lynch, aged 36, from Hampshire, England: “The Abu Dhabi Hill is an iconic part of this race now”.

“The engine will be turned up to eleven, I’ll be racing my heart out and I know all the guys and girls at Enstone want to see a great end to the season”. “We will not be backing off – and an entertaining battle at the front between our boys for one last time in 2015 will be the ideal way to show that”. “But this time around there’s no pressure, so I’ll be well-rested and aiming to go out on a high”, he told Sky Sports.

“To win for them and to show how grateful I am for the fantastic support I’ve had all year would be the best way to end an incredible season”.