"Abu Dhabi" grabs the attention of the world... a historic competition for the Formula 1 title

Hamilton wins the Jeddah Tour title in front of Verstappen's eyes.

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Motorsports enthusiasts in the world are breathtaking when watching the final 22nd round of the Formula 1 World Championship, "Abu Dhabi Grand Prix" scheduled for Sunday (12-12-2021), which will come this time different from its predecessors, and brings with it tons of fun and excitement to the Yas Circuit, which will celebrate The event will take place over 3 days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

The question arises among many about why all these eyes are directed to Abu Dhabi on Sunday, and what is the secret of all this global interest, and what is the difference between this race and the rest of the 13 rounds hosted by Yas Circuit, because the world title was not decided in the 21st round before The last event in the Saudi city of Jeddah, due to the victory of the British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, to re-tip the scales with his Dutch rival Max Verstappen, the driver of "Red Bull".

It was customary in previous years that the features of the race were almost clear and the final Abu Dhabi round was for the official coronation, but this time Hamilton is equal in the lead with Verstappen in points, and each of them (369.5 points), which means that "Abu Dhabi" will witness a fiery competition between them for the title in a precedent A first in the history of Formula 1.

Max Verstappen, 24, had a 32-point lead over 36-year-old Hamilton last July, but the Mercedes driver did well in the last rounds, especially after winning the first place in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, to become steps away from his eighth world title as he seeks To break his record with the German legend Michael Schumacher (his 7 titles).

Dutch youth Verstappen is looking for the world title for the first time in his history, and he has the advantage after winning nine races this season, compared to Hamilton's 8.

And statements from both sides erupted about this exciting event, and Max Verstappen's father told the British newspaper "Daily Mail" that his son would not sacrifice the race in order to push Hamilton out of the track, saying, "I don't think that will happen .. Of course Max wants to win."

For their part, the organizers of the Abu Dhabi race announced the sale of all tickets, due to the large demand of the public to buy, and they also confirmed their readiness to receive the event after the arrival of the teams and their equipment in the capital.

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