On November 4, 2012, Kimi Räikkönen claimed victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix driving for Lotus, marking his first win since returning to Formula 1.
The race featured a dramatic charge by Sebastian Vettel, who started from the pit lane after a qualifying issue and finished third.
Räikkönen's win was the first for Lotus (formerly Renault) since 1987 and his 20th career victory.
The 2012 season saw seven different winners in the first seven races, and Räikkönen's triumph added to the unpredictable championship.
