Behind the scenes: <br />Veyron vs McLaren F1

Still reeling from that Bugatti Veyron/McLaren F1 race? Us too. Take a look through our exclusive gallery, shot behind-the-scenes in Abu Dhabi.

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On the left, the Bugatti Veyron – the most sophisticated, technological staggering car on the planet. On the right, the McLaren F1, the fastest car in the world for over a decade, and arguably still the finest driving machine ever created.

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Want some Veyron stats? 987bhp, 1,880kg, 530bhp per tonne, 2.5 seconds to 60mph and a top speed of 253mph.

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And now the McLaren: 627bhp, 1,138kg, 550bhp per tonne, 3.2 seconds to 60mph and a top speed of 240mph. Game on.

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Behind the wheel of the F1, it’s the Stig, perhaps the world’s ultimate driving machine – a ruthless, lethal blend of technical precision and killer instinct.

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And behind the wheel of the Veryon will be... The Hammond. But first he's arsing around on the F1’s old-school mobile phone. “Hello, 1992? I’ve got your phone. Would you like it back?”

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Onto the start line, and a quick wait while one of those nomadic cameramen sneaks in for a quick shot.

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Five seconds later, nomadic cameraman realises ambient temperature is approximately 50 degrees centigrade. Collapses.

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The Veyron’s dash. That’s 1,000bhp on the left, and 420kph on the right. This is a brutally fast car.

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But is it enough to beat the McLaren? If you saw the race, you’ll know the answer to that question. If you didn’t, well, prepare yourself for an epic...

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