MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 driver and champion of Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2014 Lewis Hamilton took time off the track in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (26th November 2015) to attend the global debut of the new Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC World Champion Edition model. The unveiling took place at an exclusive event for VIP guests and media on the luxury Zaya Nurai Island. Limited production of only 250 units worldwide, the special edition Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC will be available for sale in the first quarter of 2016. 

Lewis Hamilton is currently in the UAE capital for the final Grand Prix Championship race of the season, where he will also collect his third Driver's Championship title, secured before the final three races of the season had taken place. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sees 10 teams and 20 drivers compete in the final of the 19 Grand Prix races for both the World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. Mercedes currently dominates the Championship, with Lewis Hamilton in the lead followed by Nico Rosberg. 

Mercedes claimed the 2015 Constructors' title at the Russian Grand Prix, ahead of Ferrari and Williams. Hamilton has already secured the FIA Pole Trophy, having amassed eleven pole positions thus far in the season.

Dirk Fetzer, Director of Sales & Marketing for Middle East & Levant welcomed the championship team at the launch of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC World Champion Edition: "We are delighted to welcome our Mercedes-AMG Formula One team here this evening to unveil this phenomenal special edition vehicle - there is definitely no one better matched to do this than Lewis Hamilton.

We would also like to congratulate Lewis on his return to collect his third Championship title. This has been another exciting F1 season, thanks to the strength, skill and stamina of the Mercedes team." 

The Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC World Champion Edition is a celebration of the outstanding achievement of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS 2015 team with an expressive Formula 1 look of the victorious Silver Arrows that blends with particularly extensive and unique equipment. With the ingenious streamlining package and characteristic foiling, the World Champion Edition transfers the Formula 1 success from the race track to the road, while the interior also radiates a racing atmosphere with electronically adjustable Performance sports seats in leather/DINAMICA microfiber that offer increased lateral support even in fast, dynamic bends and immediately attract attention with their exclusive striped design. The Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC World Champion Edition is immediately recognisable by its exclusive high-quality badge on the lid of the stowage compartment with the official lettering of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team.