Sports · November 4, 2012

2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Name: 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Start: 2012-11-04
Location: United Arab Emirates

13 years ago · United Arab Emirates

13th anniversary

The 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (formally the 2012 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on 4 November 2012 at the Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It was the eighteenth round of the 2012 Formula One season and the fourth Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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The 14th anniversary falls on November 4, 2026.

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