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Formula One ends season at new circuit in Abu Dhabi this weekend

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports 
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Even though the Formula One driver and constructor titles have already been decided, this weekend’s debut race in Abu Dhabi should be quite a spectacle.

Built on a man-made island in the city’s marina, the Yas Marina Circuit will play host to the final Formula One race of the season.

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Unfortunately, the spectacular new venue will not see the crowning on a new F1 champion. Jenson Button clinched the driver’s title nearly two weeks ago at the Brazilian grand prix and his team, Brawn GP, won the constructors championship.

Still, it’ll be interesting to see which drivers are able to master the new circuit’s complicated layout, which includes 21 corners and the longest straightaway in Formula One. Here’s some onboard footage of Le Mans Series racer (and future F1 driver) Bruno Senna doing some laps around the circuit (notice the tunnel on the exit of pit lane):

-- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

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