- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi extends GP deal
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has extended its contract to remain on the F1 calendar beyond 2016.
The first race was held in 2009 and the circuit hosted the season finale the following year in 2010. Once again it hosts the final race of the season this year and has now renewed its contract beyond the expiry of its current deal in 2016.
"Abu Dhabi has played an important part in pioneering the modern era of Formula One racing," Bernie Ecclestone, CEO of Formula One group of companies. "I said when the Yas Marina Circuit was opened that it may one day be matched, but it will never be bettered. The island has continued to transform each year. We have a wonderful partner here."
HE Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management added: "This race and the Yas Marina Circuit has introduced Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates to tens of millions of visitors and TV viewers from around the world. We remain committed to continually delivering a better experience for the Formula One family and ticket holders. It is a mark of the quality of our partnership with Formula One World Championship that we both want to focus on looking forward and on delivering many more successful races."
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