Celebrities rev up fan fever at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- 26 Nov 2023
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
As the 15th edition of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix got under way, celebrities from the world of sport, music, Hollywood and motor racing were spotted arriving at the Paddock for the F1 season finale.
Hollywood superstars Jason Statham and Priyanka Chopra arrived at Yas Marina Circuit to soak up the Abu Dhabi GP atmosphere, with blockbuster brothers Liam and Chris Hemsworth visiting Mercedes for the final race of the 2023 season.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and former tennis world number 1 Maria Sharapova mingled with other stars at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023.
Tunisian tennis superstar Ons jabeur cheered on the world’s top racing talent at Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023's qualification day.
Former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra was in his infamous jovial mood, while international model Irina Shayk paid a visit to Mercedes' team garage on race day at Yas Marina Circuit.
Former F1 legends Sir Jackie Stewart and Alain Prost, and F1 fan favourite Daniel Ricciardo were also spotted at Yas Marina Circuit, getting ready for the 2023 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Meanwhile, global icon Shania Twain wrapped up the third day of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts presented by e& at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with her show-stopping concert at Etihad Park.
Five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Shania Twain made her Middle East debut on Saturday night, swooning country-pop fans as she opened her set with hit single, "Waking Up Dreaming”.
The crowd showered the artist with love as she sang through her lineup of unskippable hits, including "You’re Still The One” and fan-favourite "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”, ending the penultimate night of motorsports and music on a high.
In addition to the highly anticipated season finale of the world's favourite motorsport, Yasalam kicked off the weekend on Thursday with chart-topping artist, Ava Max, and DJ, Tiësto, followed by international megastar Chris Brown headlining Friday's riveting performance.
The Yasalam After-Race Concerts are part of an incredible line-up of entertainment exclusive to F1 ticket holders.
