<Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> Lap leaders (show) <Ul> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <P> The 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (formally known as the 2017 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on 26 November 2017 at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates . The race was the final round of the 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship and marked the ninth running of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the ninth time that the race has been run as a World Championship event since the inaugural season in 1950 . </P> <P> Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas controlled the pace throughout the race to win from pole position . Lewis Hamilton finished in close second place, with Sebastian Vettel finishing third . Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo retired due to mechanical failure, which was significant in facilitating fourth place for Kimi Räikkönen in the Driver's Championship . </P> <P> With both championships and the top places almost settled, the final race of the season will settle an intense three - way battle for sixth place between constructors Toro Rosso, Renault and Haas . Toro Rosso was ahead by 4 points, but running with two recently - signed drivers who are yet to score a point . Renault was then 2 points ahead of Haas . Also, fourth place in the Drivers Championship is unsettled, contested by Daniel Ricciardo and Kimi Räikkönen . Ricciardo is 7 points ahead of Räikkönen . The race will also settle numerous intra-team battles . </P>

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