In Pictures: Grigor Dimitrov meets Eva Longoria, has chance reunion with Paula Badosa; Elena Rybakina, Caroline Garcia & others attend Abu Dhabi GP
Several tennis stars including Grigor Dimitrov, Elena Rybakina, Caroline Garcia Paula Badosa, and Jannik Sinner were spotted at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, December 8. Dimitrov met Eva Longoria at the event while Sinner got the opportunity to wave the chequered flag.
The final F1 Grand Prix of the year in Abu Dhabi witnessed a huge star power. Celebrities worldwide made their way to the UAE to witness the Constructors' Championship being decided at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Dimitrov was one of the guests in the McLaren garage where he caught up with Hollywood actress Eva Longoria.
Badosa, who was rooting for Aston Martin, also caught sight of the Bulgarian at the circuit. She shared a video of zooming in on the 33-year-old as he pointed at her and hilariously pouted.
2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina also joined the others at the circuit repping the Red Bull team. She was spotted at the Red Bull garage sporting their cap and thanking them for the "nice experience."
Jannik Sinner and Caroline Garcia were also at the Yas Marina Circuit. Garcia took to her Instagram Story to share an image where she posed with the Italian and wished him the best for 2025.
The ATP World No. 1 also had the privilege to wave the chequered flag when Lando Norris crossed the finish line and helped McLaren secure their first Constructors' Championship this century.
Moreover, WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was a guest at the Abu Dhabi GP. She recorded a video showing off her dance moves to the famed 'Ketchup Song' with the Alpine F1 team ahead of the race.
Lando Norris won his fourth GP of the year and his career at Abu Dhabi to help McLaren win their first Constructors' Championship in 26 years. Norris finished second to Max Verstappen in the Drivers' Championship. The Dutchman confirmed his fourth consecutive title in Las Vegas in November.
Paula Badosa meets F1 legend Fernando Alonso & cheers for Aston Martin at Abu Dhabi GP
Paula Badosa visited the Aston Martin garage at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. She cheered for the team and even met Fernando Alonso, her compatriot and F1 legend.
Badosa, along with Grigor Dimitrov, Elena Rybakina, Caroline Garcia, and Aryna Sabalenka are expected to stay in Abu Dhabi as they are set to participate in the World Tennis League. The exhibition will be held at the Etihad Arena from December 19-22.