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The 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, officially known as the 2009 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, was the final race of the 2009 Formula One season. Held on November 1, 2009, at the 5.554-kilometer Yas Marina Circuit designed by Hermann Tilke, it marked the debut of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the first-ever day-night race, starting at 17:00 with sunset at 17:43.
Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull emerged victorious after polesitter Lewis Hamilton of McLaren retired due to a brake failure. This race was notable as the last Formula One event for drivers Kazuki Nakajima and Giancarlo Fisichella, as well as for the Brawn GP, BMW Sauber, and Toyota teams. It also marked the final race featuring in-race refueling, a practice banned from the 2010 season onward.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1948–2022), the UAE's second president and ruler of Abu Dhabi from November 2004 to May 2022, was the eldest son of the UAE's first president, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He took on a significant role in the late 1990s due to his father's health issues and officially became Abu Dhabi's leader in 2004. His tenure saw cultural and academic growth, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Under his leadership, the UAE became a major economic power. Known for his pro-Western stance, he strengthened ties with the US and Israel.
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Depicts a portrait of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan facing right in front of a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, wearing a traditional cloak and headpiece, portraits enclosed by the legend in Arabic and English text. المغفور له بإذن الله تعالى الشيخ زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان |
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Depicts the Yas Marina Circuit in front of three racing cars and the logo of Formula One (1994-2017) within a circle enclosed by the inscription of the event in Arabic and English text. السباق الدولي لسيارات فورمولا 1 - أبوظبي - 2009 |
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2009 Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi
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2009 Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi