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There was more controversy for Ferrari's Michael Schumacher at the finale at Jerez, Spain in 1997. Leading Williams' Jacques Villeneuve by a point, Schumacher turned into the Canadian at the hairpin, when battling for the lead. Schumacher skated off into the gravel and retired instantly. Villeneuve survived, reaching the chequered flag in third to take his first title at only his second attempt. Cue celebrations and some sensational yellow wigs.

Today will see the 28th final race Formula 1 title decider since the sport began in 1950. Earlier this month, Murray Walker took a trip down memory lane to revisit some of those classic moments, which you can watch here. BBC Radio 5 live also did a special show, discussing final day showdowns. Listen to that here.

On Saturday, Force India confirmed that Sergio Perez would stay with the team next season which means the 2015 grid is almost complete. Here's how it stands.

Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg

Red Bull - Daniel Ricciardo (pictured) and Daniil Kvyat

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Williams - Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa

Ferrari - Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel

McLaren - TBA and TBA

Force India - Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez

Toro Rosso - Max Verstappen and TBA

Lotus - Pastor Maldonado and Romain Grosjean

Sauber - Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr

Caterham - TBA and TBA

Fernando Alonso is expected to race for McLaren with either Jenson Button or Kevin Magnussen in the second seat.

Jean-Eric Vergne, Alex Lynn and Carlos Sainz Junior are in contention for the second seat at Toro Rosso.

Caterham's line-up is TBA because their future in the sport is still up in the air.

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Last year's podium: 1) Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) 2) Mark Webber (Red Bull) 3) Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) Most wins by a driver: 3 (Sebastian Vettel) Most wins by a constructor: 3 (Red Bull)

Number of wins from pole: 1 from 5 races Lowest winning grid position: 4th (Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus, 2012) Most podium places of the current field: 4 (Sebastian Vettel)

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Venue: Yas Marina Circuit length: 5.554 km Number of corners: 21 (9 right, 12 left) Laps: 55 Race distance: 305.355 km Compounds: Super-soft & soft Circuit lap record: 1:40.279 - Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull (2009)

Number of races in Abu Dhabi: 5 Number of races with at least one safety car appearance: 2 of the last 5 2013 pole position: 1:39.957 - Mark Webber (Red Bull)

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McLaren on Twitter:, external Lights... Camera... Action! Today should be an incredible day.

Andrew Benson
Chief F1 writer in Abu Dhabi

"There are many topics of conversation this weekend at Yas Marina, but the future McLaren driver line-up is one of the most discussed. For all Ron Dennis's claims that no decisions have been taken, to the BBC and other broadcasters on Saturday, the facts are that Fernando Alonso will drive for the team in 2015 and that either Jenson Button or Kevin Magnussen (pictured) will be his team-mate. Quite what is taking Dennis so long to decide is unclear, after a season's worth of information - or 15 seasons in the case of Button - but decide he has not.

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"Unsurprisingly, given Dennis had said he wanted to have all possible data at his fingertips before making the decision, Magnussen cut a downcast figure after qualifying 11th, three places behind Button, who for his part simply said he was going to try to go out there and enjoy himself. "I hope this isn't my last grand prix, I really do, because I feel I have a lot to give," Button said. 'Of course, there is something in the back of your mind thinking it possible could be, so you have to enjoy it as much as you can.

"'Whether that is pictures on the wall, or untucking your shirt (a little dig at Dennis's infamous fastidiousness). But I am here to do a job, I can do the best job I can, but off circuit with family and friends, we talk about things more than we would normally. So far I have enjoyed this weekend, and it's great having my family here.'"

McLaren driver Jenson Button:, external Morning! Thank you for all your support guys especially the last few weeks. Today is a day 2 be happy, race day it is! #Bringtheaction #JB22

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Jenson Button is the cover star of this month's issue of F1 Racing, with his future in the spot up in the air. The Briton has one world title (2009), 15 wins, 50 podiums and 1166 points to his name and yet he has no deal for next season. The McLaren driver starts his 265th grid from sixth, which is coincidentally the only position in the top seven grid places from which he has never won a race.

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Fernando Alonso will leave Ferrari having made 96 starts for the team and finished runner up in the drivers' championship three times. The Spaniard will also be the first driver to leave the Italian team without winning a drivers' or constructors' championship since Gerhard Berger and Jean Alesi in 1995.

Andrew Benson
Chief F1 writer in Abu Dhabi

"Is Marco Mattiacci leaving his role as Ferrari team principal after just seven months in charge? Ferrari are not saying, their spokesman insisting he does not know, but sources close to the team say it looks like the story, which first broke in the German publication Sport Bild, is true.

"His replacement will apparently be Maurizo Arrivabene, a familiar figure in the paddock, who is vice-president of global communications at title sponsor Philip Morris. An announcement is expected in the coming days. What's not clear is what has happened to bring about this turn of events, but it seems indicative of a season of turmoil at Ferrari, whose return to the top of Formula 1 looks to be some way away. No wonder Fernando Alonso wanted to leave."

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Nigel Mansell could be forgiven for thinking he may never win the world title after missing out at the finale in 1986. The Briton was the clear favourite in a three-way fight with McLaren's Alain Prost and his Williams team-mate Nelson Piquet going to the finale in Adelaide, Australia. However, with 19 laps to go and Mansell cruising towards his first title it all went wrong when his tyre blew in spectacular fashion. Williams pitted Piquet as a precaution and Prost took his second title.

Paul Hallett:, external Watching at home; Dog has been removed in case I need to kick something later.

Mik Wood:, external Watching the championship decider in our hotel in Benidorm, now that my wife has finished the Benidorm 10K

David Morrow:, external Watching the GP from Oulu, Finland. Go Hamilton, though Rosberg is half Finnish, so not sure the locals appreciate my cheers.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek programme, former FIA president Max Mosley says he does not agree with double points being used in the final grand prix of the season.

"I was absolutely against it," says Mosley. "It's a very old fashioned idea from the 70s and 80s and they used to do it with national racing at Brands Hatch but it is artificial and should never have been done."

Ever wondered how double points in the final race of a Formula 1 season would have influenced the drivers' championship outcome?

Well I can tell you that 10 seasons would have had different results. Felipe Massa (2008), Gilles Villeneuve (1979), Jacky Ickx (1970) and Stirling Moss (1956 and 1958) would be able to call themselves world champions.

Meanwhile, Mike Hawthorn (1958), Jochen Rindt (1970), Jody Scheckter (1979) and Lewis Hamilton (2008) would no longer be Formula 1 world champions.

Kimi Raikkonen (2003, 2007) and Alan Jones (1980, 1981) would be double, rather than single, world champions while Fernando Alonso (2005, 2006, 2012) would have a third world title.

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Michael Schumacher (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004) would drop one title to six, while Sebastian Vettel (2010, 2011. 2013) would be done from four to three. Alberto Ascari (1952) would drop from two to one titles and Juan Manuel Fangio (1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957) would gain and lose one to remain on five.

One of the season's big talking points has been the introduction of double points for the final race of the season. At one point, it was going to be for the final three races.

F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone wanted to make sure the title went down to the wire and it has, although it would have done without double points anyway.

Hamilton must finish second today to win the title, whereas without double points, where the winner gets 50 points, second place 36 and so on, he would have only needed sixth place.

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Talking of unwanted records, Kimi Raikkonen, who has had a miserable season so far, is hoping to avoid becoming the first Ferrari driver since Didier Pironi in 1981 to race a full season for the team and not finish in the top 10 in the drivers' championship.

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If Lewis Hamilton fails to win the title, he will set a new record for the most wins in a season without going on to become champion. Alain Prost (1984 and 1988) shares the record of seven with Kimi Raikkonen (2005) and Michael Schumacher (2006).

He would also have the unwanted record of becoming the first driver to win four races in a row and not win the title. This season, he has twice won four races in a row.

So the grid looks a little different following Red Bull's exclusion from qualifying...

1) Nico Rosberg 2) Lewis Hamilton 3) Valtteri Bottas 4) Felipe Massa 5) Daniil Kvyat 6) Jenson Button 7) Kimi Raikkonen 8) Fernando Alonso 9) Kevin Magnussen 10) Jean-Eric Vergne

11) Sergio Perez 12) Nico Hulkenberg 13) Adrian Sutil 14) Esteban Gutierrez 15) Pastor Maldonado 16) Kamui Kobayashi 17) Will Stevens 18) Romain Grosjean

Pit-lane start: Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel

BBC Radio 5 live

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BBC Radio 5 live presenter Jonathan Overend on Twitter:, external No idea what's happening to my headphones, but what a great pleasure to speak to Mr Niki Lauda.

BBC Radio 5 live's coverage begins at 12:00 GMT.