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2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice in pictures

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2nd November 2012, 14:592nd November 2012, 22:00 | Written by Keith Collantine

Pictures from the first day of practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Posted on 2nd November 2012, 14:592nd November 2012, 22:00Author Keith CollantineCategories 2012 F1 season, F1 PicturesTags 2012 abu dhabi grand prix

7 comments on “2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice in pictures”

ScuderiaVincero (@scuderiavincero)
2nd November 2012, 16:22
That last pic of Webber. Daayum.
1. ScuderiaVincero (@scuderiavincero)
  2nd November 2012, 16:36
  Oh and Keith, the Caterham picture on the 9th row is actually Giedo van der Garde.
  1. Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
    2nd November 2012, 16:55
    Changed, thanks.
Mallesh Magdum (@malleshmagdum)
2nd November 2012, 16:26
Force India looks terrible without the Kingfisher logo on the nose!
Tomsk (@tomsk)
2nd November 2012, 16:34
The Force India snapper was out there at just the right moment. Lovely stuff!
Maverick232
2nd November 2012, 22:16
Hamilton helmet.. Great shot!
AndrewTanner (@andrewtanner)
2nd November 2012, 23:21
This place is stunning night or day.

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