All The Unmissable Moments From The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025
A weekend equally thrilling on and off the track, further cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the Middle East’s most dynamic cultural hubs with plenty of fine fashion on show
Under the neon lights of Yas Marina, the final Grand Prix of the season unfolded not only as motorsport’s ultimate showdown but also as one of the region’s most glamorous cultural moments — where fashion, celebrity presence, and entertainment collided.
This year’s race marked Formula 1’s first title-deciding season finale in four years, and
anticipation ran high. In the end, Verstappen secured the race win, while Norris claimed the championship title, becoming the 11th British driver in history to be crowned Formula 1 World Champion. But off the racetrack, there were plenty of unmissable moments too…
Influential Partners On The Style Circuit
Some of the weekend’s best dressed included Alexandra Saint-Mleux, Rebecca Donaldson, Kelly Piquet, and of course Margarida Corceiro, Portuguese model and the championship winner’s partner. Their looks didn’t disappoint — from refined polka dots to Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year, Cloud Dancer.
Burned neutrals also dominated the paddock — from soft sands to rich browns and touches of beige — subtly echoing the desert landscape.
Accessories deserved a particular mention this season: the most covetable It-bags, contemporary jewels, and F1-inspired styling details proved that each outfit had been carefully curated for social media’s beady eye.
A-List Attendees
Abu Dhabi’s finale is increasingly a cross-section of global tastemakers, and this year delivered an impressive roster of celebrity sightings. Emily Ratajkowski, Jessica Chastain, Camila Cabello, Madeleine Petsch, Jason Statham, and more all made appearances at Yas Marina this weekend.
On the menswear front, Lewis Hamilton didn’t disappoint: his closing-weekend look — a custom Dior ensemble by Jonathan Anderson — immediately made the rounds on social media.
Ana de Armas, who waved the chequered flag, also set Instagram alight.
The Musical Moments
As Abu Dhabi hosted F1’s season finale, it also became the stage for another ending:
Katy Perry’s final show of her The Lifetimes tour, bringing her signature mix of glitter,
spectacle, and pop-cult nostalgia. Ahead of her performance, Katy visited the McLaren garage and mingled with the drivers.
The after-race concert series itself deserves its own spotlight. From Benson Boone — who not only stole the show on Friday but also enjoyed a pre-race lap with Max Verstappen — to Post Malone, Elyanna (a regional favourite), and Adam Port.
On Saturday, Metallica (returning more than a decade after their 2013 Abu Dhabi show) took to the stage, while Katy Perry closed the weekend with a spectacular performance of her greatest hits. The question on everyone’s lips – how can the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 possibly get bigger and better than this?
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