The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will remain a fixture on the Formula 1 calendar well into the future after the event’s organisers secured a multi-year contract extension.
Though the announcement didn’t give a date, the current deal wasn’t due to expire until 2016, therefore it’s likely the extension will see the race continue for at least another six years minimum.
Formula 1’s Bernie Ecclestone believes the venue is the best on the calendar and is therefore pleased to continue F1’s association with Yas Marina.
“Abu Dhabi has played an important part in pioneering the modern era of Formula One racing,” said the 84-year-old.
“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.”
With the race this weekend set to decide the 2014 championship, demand for tickets is at an all-time high with a sell-out crowd of 60,000 – its highest in history.
“The demand has been unprecedented, locally and internationally, and the atmosphere in the stands is going to be fantastic,” said the circuit’s chief executive Al Tareq Al Ameri.
