On November 4, 2012, Kimi Räikkönen claimed victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix driving a Lotus E20, marking his first win since returning to Formula 1. The Finnish driver held off a charging Sebastian Vettel, who had started from the pit lane after a qualifying issue and fought his way through the field.
The race at the Yas Marina Circuit saw Räikkönen manage his tires effectively to take the checkered flag. The result was a significant moment for the Lotus team and demonstrated Räikkönen's enduring pace.
