Nico Rosberg won the world championship in the final race of the season. He follows his father Keke Rosberg, who won the title in 1982.
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix articles archive
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Will he or won’t he? Delaying Rosberg may be Hamilton’s last resort
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onLewis Hamilton may have no choice other than to hold up Nico Rosberg to stop his team mate from winning the 2016 world championship.
Hamilton ‘only did practice starts from pole’
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he has only practised starting from pole position this weekend as he strives to avoid another poor getaway.
Standing restarts “more exciting for fans”
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onA proposal to have a standing start after every Safety Car period could make races more exciting for fans, according to Daniel Ricciardo.
Vettel doesn’t expect Ferrari to fight title contenders
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel doesn’t expect to get involved in the fight between Mercedes’ championship contenders in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
We had to try something different – Verstappen
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says Red Bull had to try a different strategy for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to give them a chance to fight Mercedes.
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying and final practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hamilton sets up title showdown with pole position
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton took a crucial pole position for the championship showdown after leading team mate Nico Rosberg throughout qualifying in Abu Dhabi.
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix grid
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton took pole position for the championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of title rival Nico Rosberg.
Vettel quickest as title rivals play it safe
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix third practice
Posted onThe two Ferraris and Max Verstappen pushed the title contenders out of the top three in the final practice session at Yas Marina.
“I don’t see how he can not win it” – drivers tip Rosberg for title
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg is expected to clinch the world title this weekend by a group of his fellow F1 drivers including three past champions.
Will F1’s last race on high-degradation tyres serve up a championship surprise?
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onFormula One’s last race on high-degradation tyres will decide whether Nico Rosberg or Lewis Hamilton becomes champion this year.
Toro Rosso blame rim problems after abandoning practice
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onA wheel rim problem caused the punctures which led Toro Rosso to abandon their running in Friday practice according to team principal Franz Tost.
Hamilton pips Rosberg in second practice
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix second practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton ended the first day of practice at Yas Marina on top of the times with less than a tenth of a second in hand over his title rival Nico Rosberg.
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hamilton spins but leads Rosberg in first practice
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton shaded title rival Nico Rosberg after the first 90 minutes of running at Yas Marina despite a brief spin.
Button reverts to Brawn helmet design for last race
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button is using a helmet design based on that from his world championship-winning year with Brawn for what is set to be his swansong F1 race.
Verstappen expects Hamilton to hold up Rosberg
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen expects Lewis Hamilton’s championship tactics will involve trying to hold up Nico Rosberg during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hamilton on Trump and Brexit, Hintsa and the title battle: 2016 was “a terrible year”
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton will be glad to put 2016 behind him following his troubles this season, personal losses and developments elsewhere in the world.