2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the seventeenth and final Formula One motor race of the 2009 Formula One season. It took place on 1 November 2009 at the 5.554 kilometres (3.451 mi) Hermann Tilke-designed Yas Marina Circuit. It was the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and also the first ever day-night Grand Prix.
Nico Rosberg in pit lane.
Jenson Button qualified fifth for his only race as World Champion-designate.
Kamui Kobayashi scored points in his second Formula One race.
Sebastian Vettel took his fourth victory of the season.
2009 Formula One World Championship
The 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 63rd season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 60th Formula One World Championship which was contested over 17 events commencing with the Australian Grand Prix on 29 March and ending with the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 1 November.
Jenson Button, the 2009 World Champion, drove for Brawn GP
Sebastian Vettel, finished runner-up behind Button by eleven points, in his first year with Red Bull
Rubens Barrichello (pictured in 2010), finished third in the championship
Banned since 1998, slick tyres were re-introduced for 2009.
