The 2011 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

The 2011 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi was held on November 13 2011. It was the 18th event of the season. The Grand Prix was held at the Yas Marina Circuit and was 55 laps long. The race was won by Lewis Hamilton. It was the 3rd win of the season for Hamilton. The Brit, who drove for McLaren-Mercedes, finished the race in 1:37:11.886. He had a lead of 8.4 secs to Fernando Alonso who came in second and finished 25.8 secs in front of Jenson Button who was third. Of the 24 drivers who competed in the race, 4 retired. Lewis Hamilton remained 5th but closed the gap to the number 4 with 13 points to 6 points.
It was the 3rd time that the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi was held at the Yas Marina Circuit.