Abu Dhabi GP Weather: What's in store for the drivers?

The final Formula 1 race of the season at Abu Dhabi will have scorching temperatures throughout the weekend.

The latest weather forecast from our friends at Weeronline.nl predicts high temperatures of 33 degrees centigrade on Friday, which is warmer than normal for Abu Dhabi.

With it being a twilight race the temperatures will drop as the schedule progresses into the night, with it set to be around 28 degrees in the afternoon for both Saturday and Sunday, then 26 degrees for the start of the race.

No showers are expected but there is a moderate breeze predicted to come in from the nearby sea.

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