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Abu Dhabi F1: Prince Harry, Nicole celebrate Hamilton's title

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By Ajanta Paul
 

Two of Formula 1's fiercest emerging rivals, and teammates, will go grill to grill soon.

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At the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix today (Nov 23) all eyes will be on Lewis Hamilton and teammate Nico Rosberg as they race for the championship.

Prince Harry speaks with Geri Halliwell in the Infiniti Red Bull Racing garage during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on November 22, 2014 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Getty)

One has all to gain and the other has everything to lose.

German Nico Rosberg finished in pole position during the qualifiers after beginning the weekend 17 points behind Britain's Lewis Hamilton.

Pharrell Williams poses with Geri Halliwell in the Infiniti Red Bull Racing garage during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on November 22, 2014 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  (Getty)


The F1 session reaches its final lap here in UAE's capital with brutal speed, high octane challenge and the ultimate racing excitement.

But, F1 in Abu Dhabi is much more than just a race. Since its inception in 2009, it is one of the biggest events on the UAE's sporting calendar.

Pharrell Williams exits the Infiniti Red Bull Racing garage during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on November 22, 2014 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Getty)

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has mixed the excitement and danger of F1 racing with royal celebrities, European glamour and Hollywood glitz.

It also means hype, celebrities, parties, money and the eyes of the world watching.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – the only F1 race that begins in daylight and ends at dusk - three days of weekend packed with thrills, spills and millions of dirhams worth of cars.