The 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw Nico Rosberg cap off his season with a dominant lights-to-flag victory, securing his third consecutive win at the Yas Marina Circuit. This race, the final round of the 2015 Formula 1 — official site season, provided a clear demonstration of Mercedes' continued prowess in the turbo-hybrid era, even as the championship battles had already been decided.
Qualifying
Qualifying set the stage for a familiar Mercedes front-row lockout at the unique Yas Marina Circuit. Nico Rosberg secured pole position, demonstrating strong pace around the track's distinctive sectors. His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, lined up alongside him in second. Kimi Räikkönen delivered a solid performance for Ferrari, placing his car in third, ahead of Sergio Pérez in the Force India. A notable grid penalty saw Sebastian Vettel start from P15, setting up a challenging race for the German driver, a common occurrence in the FIA — F1 World Championship for various technical infringements.
Race
From the moment the lights went out, Rosberg maintained his lead, converting pole position into a commanding performance. He controlled the pace at the front, rarely looking threatened. Behind him, Hamilton settled into second, while Räikkönen held onto third, establishing a relatively stable top three for much of the race. The early laps saw some action further down the field, with Pastor Maldonado's race ending prematurely due to a collision on the opening lap, an unfortunate end to his season. Elsewhere, Sebastian Vettel began his impressive charge through the field from P15. His ability to navigate traffic and extract performance from his Ferrari was a masterclass in racecraft, reminiscent of strong recovery drives seen in races like the or the .