This Sunday: gunfight at Yas Marina - UPDATED

Heading towards Formula One's final race of 2014, which takes place at the Yas Marina Circuit, I thought it worthwhile to provide fans with a snapshot of what's going on in Abu Dhabi. By the way, the race is SOLD OUT.

The Formula 1 Etihad Aiways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix venue

The new points regulations will award double points for this, the season's final race, so it's crucial to have the best result.

The championship's points leader Nico Rosberg fired a warning shot at Lewis Hamilton saying his tea-mate can ensure it is a clean fight. From now until the race, mind-games and strategy will pass like a mini tornado through the paddock creating havoc!

Lewis Hamilton, second in points, is not afraid to make bold moves. In Belgium, the two collided and in Bahrain, Spain and Hungary team orders were ignored, setting the stage for a very tense race weekend. Hamilton knows that soon it will be "Hammertime".

Free practice on Friday

The championship will go to Nico if he wins the race and Hamilton finishes third or worse. Both race for Mercedes, who has already clinched the Constructor's World Championship.

It's confirmed that four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will join Ferrari on a three-year deal, replacing Fernando Alonso. The 27 year old describes the move as a dream come true.

Felipe Massa hopes to be able to put up a better fight than he did at Interlagos, where he ended in third place. Both Williams and Mercedes use the same W05 engines.

Kimi Raikkonen believes he and Sebastian Vettel can have fun in 2015, as both will be in Ferrari's. I guess that is enough for the Fin.

Will Stevens will make his race debut for Caterham after getting his FIA Super License. The follows the successful completion of important sponsorship deals.

McLaren delays their driver decision until after the race.

Be sure to watch the race on Sunday. And if you're lucky enough to be sitting in the grandstands for the very first time at the YAS, just relax and soak it all in. It is one of my favourite tracks, not particularly for the racing as it is very difficult to pass, but for the richness of the experience. And don't be alarmed when the Etihad commercial jet makes its fly-bye. I heard they have been practicing for days!

UPDATE:
Below a couple of pictures that underline how much fun one can have when attending the Abu Dhabi GP.

All kinds of toys are flown in

And the entertainment is just awesome

Source: Crash.net
Photo credit: Etihad/Ineke Blonden-Kooijman, Cosafarea.it, Jerome Cijntje