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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, have attended the Formula 1 World season finale, the 16th Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, alongside Their Highnesses, Sheikhs and state guests.
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The event, held at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, was also attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region; His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed and Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid witness Formula 1 season finale
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Also attending were His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination; His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council; His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; as well as a number of Sheikhs, ministers, senior officials, state guests and dignitaries from all over the world.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, officially signaled the start of the race, marking the start of the Formula 1 season finale, after the UAE national anthem was played.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed extended a warm welcome to all guests and visitors attending this global event.
His Highness congratulated all participating drivers and motorsport enthusiasts worldwide on the successful conclusion of the championship and expressed his appreciation for the efforts of organisers and partners in delivering yet another successful edition of this international sporting event.
At the end of the race, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented the trophy to the 2024 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix winner, Great Britain’s Lando Norris from McLaren. Norris’ victory secured the Constructors’ Championship title for McLaren. The race featured 20 drivers representing 10 elite racing teams.
