Farewell to Alonso: Everything about the Abu Dhabi GP

What's up? The last of 21 races of the season in Formula 1, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Sunday, 14.10:XNUMX p.m. CET/RTL). After the World Cup defeat against Lewis Hamilton and the defeat in the team rankings, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has another chance to go into the winter break with a good feeling. The Heppenheimer hasn't won a race for three months. Who will stop? Fernando Alonso is saying goodbye to Formula 1. The Spaniard is driving his 313th and probably last race in the premier class in Abu Dhabi, the 37-year-old won 32 of them. It is the end of an era that began so promisingly with his two world championship titles in 2005 and 2006, but did not end happily with his return to McLaren in 2014. Alonso wants to reach for the so-called “Triple Crown” of motorsport in the future. So far, only Brit Graham Hill has achieved triumphs at the Grand Prix of Monaco, Le Mans and the Indy 500. Alonso is still missing victory in Indianapolis, but that should change in 2019. What promises excitement? Max Verstappen is actually always good for headlines. Most recently in Sao Paulo, Red Bull's super talent had another one of his Jekyll and Hyde days. It will be interesting to see how the Dutchman reacts to his outburst towards Esteban Ocon. Many experts only believe the Dutchman will win the World Cup when he finally gets his emotions under control. What else is it about? The world championship titles have long been awarded to Hamilton and Mercedes, but there is still a lot of money at stake for the midfield teams in the constructors' championship. The first three places are awarded to Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull, but shifts are still possible behind them. And every rank higher means a few more million in the account for the next season. What is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? After taking off at dusk, the pilots rush through the desert night - albeit with excellent lighting. The race is also unusual from an architectural point of view: part of the pit exit runs below the track, and the drivers merge back onto the track as if coming from an underground car park exit. A luxury hotel is also integrated into the Yas Marina Circuit.

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Farewell to Alonso: Everything about the Abu Dhabi GP

The last race of the season in Formula 1 is scheduled for Sunday. The titles have long since been taken. Still, it will be emotional.

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