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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009
30 October – 01 November, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the last race of the Formula 1 2009 calendar. The organizers are working very hard to make sure that the first F1 race in Abu Dhabi will be a race to remember.

It is guaranteed to make history as the first day/night Formula 1 race ever. Quote from the official website:

“Abu Dhabi, UAE, 28th August 2009. The world will experience the stunning beauty of the Arabian sunset as a backdrop to the inaugural 2009 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the announcement today of a new race start time at 5pm. As a result, for the first time in Formula 1™ history, a race is scheduled to start in daylight and end during night-time.”

If drivers were given the choice they would probably go for a day or even a night race, not a “sunset race”. How dangerous/safe the race will be remains to be seen. One thing is for sure, Formula 1 has changed a lot in the last few years with TV schedules and license fee money starting to play unhealthy role.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will make its debut on the Formula 1 Calendar in 2009. The race will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit.

Brand new circuit? Has it been designed by Hermann Tilke? Of course it has! He has tried to add a pinch of Monaco and a dash of Spa, but time will tell if he has indeed been successful.

It has been reported that it may in fact be another night race, but nothing has been confirmed so far.

One thing is for sure (for now), it will be the last race of the season and knowing how things get organized in the Middle East, it should be a spectacle!

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