The 2009 Formula one Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix wrapped up with Red Bull’s Mark Webber fending off fast-finishing world champion Jenson Button to take a hard-fought second place in the first-ever Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit. The three days saw a flurry of F1 fans and celebrities around the circuit enjoying the action. After-race concerts on the Yas Island kicked off with R’n’B star Beyoncé. Other performers included the jazz funk legend Jamiroquai, American guitar band the Kings of Leon and the legendary American rockers Aerosmith. Another highlight was the star-studded Grand Prix Ball Abu Dhabi which donated more than Dh1.5 million ($411,000) to the event’s international charity partner fresh2o, as some of the biggest names from business, stage and screen turned out to support the inaugural showcase.

Crowds enjoy the action

The winners (L to R): Mark Webber (AUS) Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner (GBR), Red Bull Racing team principal, Sebastian Vettel (GER), Red Bull Racing and the 2009 champion, Jenson Button (GBR), Brawn Grand Prix

Button makes a young fan’s day at Yas Marina Circuit

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton with Basketball legend Kareen Abdul-Jabber

Aerosmith brought a stunning end to the F1 weekend in Abu Dhabi

A fan keeping his eye on the race

Janet Jackson was a guest at the Grand Prix Ball Abu Dhabi