Fans flock to Yas Marina ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix final

Around 60,000 Formula one fans have descended on Abu Dhabi for the final grand prix of the season. Nico Rosberg starts on pole ahead of Mercedes teammate and World Champion Lewis Hamilton. Many of the fans arrived as early as Thursday to soak up the atmosphere at the Yas Marina Circuit. ARN's Ric Boullemier caught up with race goers on the HMS Murray Walker to find out what makes Abu Dhabi such a special circuit.

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