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‘Dramas, beef, food fights?’: Inside F1 drivers’ meal in Abu Dhabi
The annual F1 drivers’ dinner ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was attended by stars who shared insights about this year’s event.
Organized by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, the dinner has become a cherished tradition among F1 grid drivers each season.
In the past, Hamilton has typically taken care of the bill, but last year his former Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas is said to have covered the costs.
Many F1 stars expressed gratitude to Hamilton on Instagram before the final grand prix of the year, praising him for going all out at the Japanese restaurant.
Though Aston Martin drivers skipped the dinner, Pierre Gasly claims to have footed the bill, jokingly calling the dinner “expensive” the next day.
Despite the playful banter between drivers at the dinner, all appeared jovial and drama-free during this year’s gathering.
