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    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024: Farewell, debuts and a championship showdown

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    Emirates Man

    by Ruman Baig
    12 mins ago

    Alexa, play ‘Skyfall’ by Adele. Brace yourselves, F1 fans. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is about to serve up a rollercoaster of emotions, plot twists, and maybe even a few tears. Get ready for the ultimate season finale. From Lewis Hamilton’s farewell to Mercedes to Carlos Sainz’s final race with Ferrari, and the thrilling Constructors’ Championship battle between McLaren and Ferrari, there’s plenty to look forward to this weekend.

    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Carlos Sainz’s Final Lap for Ferrari

    The last Grand Prix of the season will also mark the end of an era for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari. After four seasons with the Scuderia, the smooth operator is all set to join Williams for the 2025 season. As he takes his final laps in the iconic red car, the tifosi will undoubtedly pay tribute to his contributions to the team.

    A Farewell to an Era

    Lewis Hamilton’s 12-year tenure with Mercedes, a partnership that has redefined F1, is drawing to a close. The seven-time world champion will bid adieu to the Silver Arrows, leaving behind a legacy of unparalleled success. As Hamilton embarks on a new chapter with Ferrari, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will serve as a fitting farewell to this iconic era.

    A New Era Dawns

    Alpine will introduce a new face to the F1 grid as Jack Doohan takes the wheel in place of Esteban Ocon. This move foreshadows the team’s 2025 lineup, with Doohan set to join Haas. Doohan’s debut in Abu Dhabi marks the beginning of a promising career in the pinnacle of motorsport.

    A Championship Battle to the Finish

    The Constructors’ Championship is heating up, with McLaren and Ferrari locked in a thrilling duel. McLaren holds a significant advantage, but Ferrari’s recent strong performances have kept the competition alive. A victory for McLaren in Abu Dhabi could secure the title, while Ferrari will need a perfect result and hope for a McLaren slip-up.

    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: A Leclerc Family Affair

    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will witness a unique moment as Charles Leclerc shares the track with his younger brother, Arthur. Arthur will drive for Ferrari in FP1, marking the first time brothers have participated in an F1 session as teammates.

    As the curtain falls on the 2024 F1 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is poised to deliver a spectacular finale, filled with emotion, excitement, and uncertainty.
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      Mercedes-Benz x Moncler by NIGO: Introducing an all-new limited-edition G-Class

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      Emirates Man

      by Camille Macawili
      1 hour ago

      On October 19, 2024 Mercedes-Benz and Moncler expanded their collaboration at the “The City of Genius” show in Shanghai with a one-off art piece, a limited-edition G-Class and capsule fashion collection.
      The Art Piece
      At “The City of Genius” show, a one-off art piece “Project G-Class Past II Future” was unveiled based on a G-Class from the 90s that was completely restored. Realised by multi-hyphenate talent, NIGO, he reworked design elements inside and out, bringing in the 90s spirit to revive it into a contemporary lifestyle model, with a limited run of only 20 cars that will be launched in April 2025.
      It features a matte two-tone colour palette in olive green and grey and exterior accents in black, orange, and gold.

      Interiors are also given a refresh including the distinct quilted aesthetic of a Moncler puffer jacket with the edginess of a G-Class, a checkered seat upholstery pattern, black steel wheels in a 90s design, a foldable windscreen, and a gold-coloured fuel can.

      Among other elements, G-Class enthusiast Devon Turnbull, known for his immersive audio installations, has designed an audio system, mounted on the convertible top.

      The Capsule Collection
      At the show, attendees also got a sneak preview of a new collection of urban, gender-neutral fashion designed by Mercedes-Benz and Moncler together with NIGO. The capsule collection incorporates 90s influences with street style elements consisting of souvenir and college jackets, hoodies, checked shirts and Bermuda shorts as well as lightweight down and field jackets, parkas and windbreakers with a vintage look.

      Mercedes-Benz x Moncler by NIGO Collaboration Capsule Collection

      The Event
      The Shanghai event also hosted several other artists, who presented their own respective collaborations with Moncler such as A$AP Rocky and Willow Smith, Edward Enninful (OBE), FRGMT by Hiroshi Fujiwara, Gilga Farm by Donald Glover, LuLu Li and Palm Angels. In addition to the Moncler Genius 2024 lineup, special showcases were presented by Rick Owens and Jil Sander.

      Mercedes-Benz x Moncler by NIGO Collaboration – A$AP Rocky

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