Sebastian Vettel romps to Abu Dhabi victory

German wins race for third time, finishing more than 30 seconds clear of Webber

Last updated: September 16, 2018 | 00:02

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Dismal weekend

On the 34th lap, both Webber and Rosberg made their second pit-stop and, though this allowed them to re-join in their old positions, the race came to its now familiar conclusion, with Vettel finishing more than half a minute clear of his teammate.

Red Bull Racing's German driver Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.

From left: Red Bull Racing's Australian driver Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing's German driver Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes' German driver Nico Rosberg celebrate on the podium at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (R) leads the pack during the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Yas Island.

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany crosses the finish line to win the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi.

Winner Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, center, is flanked by second place Red Bull driver Mark Webber of Australia, right, and third place Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany on the podium after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi.

Sebastian Vettel atop the podium after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from Mark Webber (left) and Niko Rosberg (right).

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