World No.1 tennis star Jannik Sinner took center stage at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, waving the checkered flag to mark Lando Norris’ triumphant finish. The McLaren driver claimed victory in the season’s final race, securing the Constructors’ Championship for McLaren—a title they last held in 1998.
Sinner, a passionate Formula 1 fan and devoted Ferrari supporter, immersed himself in the pre-race festivities. The Italian champion spent time on the Yas Marina Circuit, interacting with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, with whom he shared a thrilling lap around the track.
While McLaren celebrated their historic achievement, Ferrari came close to an upset. Carlos Sainz delivered a strong performance, finishing second, while teammate Charles Leclerc surged from the back of the grid to claim third. Despite their valiant efforts, Ferrari fell short of overtaking McLaren in the final standings.
Jannik Sinner waving the checkered flag for Lando Norris at the Abu Dhabi GP, the F1 season finale! 🧡🏁 pic.twitter.com/afiIQHxygZ
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) December 8, 2024
The Abu Dhabi GP brought an electrifying conclusion to the F1 season, with Sinner’s presence adding a touch of tennis stardom to the motorsport spectacle.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Currently the world no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 24th of November when he overcame world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
During this season Jannik owns a composed 73-6 win-loss record. Sinner conquered 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. Jannik was the runner-up in Beijing.
Jannik Sinner |
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