Abu Dhabi confirms F1 street demo
On 3 February, Formula One will travel to Abu Dhabi for a street demonstration. A specially designed street circuit will run from the Emirates Palace, along Abu Dhabi's Corniche through to the Marina Mall. The Festival will also include a 'Tribute to the Champions' gala ball at the Emirates Palace Hotel, on the night of February 3. It will salute the reigning Formula One champions, Fernando Alonso and Renault.
Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nayhan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority "We are delighted to bring yet another special, and indeed unique, event to Abu Dhabi. The ADTA is proud to host what will be the largest gathering of F1 cars and drivers ever assembled outside of a Grand Prix event. We would like as many people as possible to enjoy the event and so it will be free and open to the public."
Not only the F1 Teams will be present, but also Bernie Ecclestone will attend the event.
Bernie Ecclestone "We are delighted to be bringing the excitement of Formula One to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The event will showcase some of the sport's greatest current drivers, as well as the cars and teams that will contest the 2007 Championship. I hope the whole community gets behind and enjoys this unique festival."
