Why is it important to bring Formula 1™ to Abu Dhabi?
Motorsport is a huge part of the sporting culture of the Middle East, Abu Dhabi is delighted to have secured the right and privilege to host a Formula 1™ Grand Prix from 2009 on behalf of all of the United Arab Emirates. Formula 1™ is one of the only true global sports and compares with only the Olympic Games and Football World Cup in terms of audience reach. There couldn’t be a better time to be a new race on the calendar with the new rule changes turning the Formula 1™ back in to the competitive and passionate sport that millions of people around the World love to watch. Formula 1™ will showcase and highlight the progressive diversity of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates, a vibrant rapidly evolving country. Hosting Formula 1™ brings with it many opportunities, for example on a domestic level it will drive pride and ownership within the region. On an international level it raises global awareness of the United Arab Emirates and will have a knock-on economic impact. In addition to
