The Yas Marina Circuit paddock was a hive of activity on Thursday, ahead of the final round of the 2014 F1 season in Abu Dhabi.
Announcements were made and drivers spoke to the media, before meeting fans and signing autographs. Meanwhile mechanics and engineers prepared for the weekend ahead. Here is the race build-up in pictures.
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There was plenty to do at the track on Wednesday. Williams showed off its tweaked livery and branding, while the Caterham team prepared for its return to the F1 grid.
Thursday
Thursday morning signalled the usual shots of the stunning marina and the spectacular Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi hotel.
Fernando Alonso announced his departure from Ferrari on Thursday morning, before revealing his special helmet design for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
It was a strong FIA press conference line-up. Alonso was joined by his Ferrari replacement Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, Nico Hulkenberg and title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
Hamilton and Rosberg shook hands prior to the press conference, ahead of the season finale and title decider.
Lotus, with European F3 champion and FP1 driver Esteban Ocon, walked the track on Thursday morning, while Williams waited until the evening to take to the Yas Marina Circuit.
Ferrari's 2014 drivers Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen met fans in the paddock and the autograph session.
Will Stevens was announced as Caterham's second driver for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The drivers all met with print and broadcast media on Thursday, sharing their thoughts on the season and the up-coming race weekend.
The Red Bull Racing mechanics complete pit stop practice under the bright lights of the Yas Marina Circuit
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