Abu Dhabi to host F1 Grand Prix in 2009

TechZ · February 4th, 2007, 02:45 PM

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -Oil-rich United Arab Emirates will host a Formula One Grand Prix from 2009 in its capital Abu Dhabi.

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone announced the seven-year deal Saturday.

"Abu Dhabi's hospitality, the genuine warmth of its people and ever increasing number of world class facilities, will ensure that its round of the FIA Formula One World Championship is a wonderful addition to the Formula One calendar,'' Ecclestone said. He made his remarks at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Formula One Festival.

The Abu Dhabi track, which is currently under construction, will be located on Yas Island on the east coast and near the city's airport.

The 5.6-kilometer (3.48-mile) race track will feature three sections including high speed areas, a street section and a marina area, said Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority.

SI

hajj · February 4th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Are they going to drop another race for this one?
The circuit should be amazing, the UAE just don't do common things. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

HondaF1 · February 4th, 2007, 08:21 PM

They are increasing the calendar to 20 races. Does anyone have a piccie of the circuit? I heard its half Tilke/half city streets.

pfrocker · February 5th, 2007, 12:30 AM

although I am interested in this track, I rather see great tracks like Suzuka come back. Ecclestone is ruining the traditional picture of F1 with these tracks...

47 · February 5th, 2007, 07:32 AM

I agree, I want the old circuits back. Put F1 on the Nordschleife images/smilies/smile.gif

He's moving everything to the east and the great european track are falling out.
I'm afraid F1 won't be as good in a couple of years! images/smilies/sad.gif

I'm glad Spa is back this year, great track!

fbc · February 5th, 2007, 07:59 AM

I've got nothing against the new events - provided we don't lose classic circuits like Spa, Silverstone, Monza etc. I'm still hurting from the loss of Suzuka, and thinking further back the old Hockenheim.

So I don't mind new events - I wouldn't be sad to see the Hungaroring gone in favour of an event at a new, interesting & challenging circuit for instance.

HondaF1 · February 5th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Bernie's doing this to get European circuits to improve facilities isnt he??

Mercury · February 5th, 2007, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

I've got nothing against the new events - provided we don't lose classic circuits like Spa, Silverstone, Monza etc. I'm still hurting from the loss of Suzuka, and thinking further back the old Hockenheim.

So I don't mind new events - I wouldn't be sad to see the Hungaroring gone in favour of an event at a new, interesting & challenging circuit for instance.

Last season the Hungarian GP was the best of the lot....it was just an insane race and muchos fun to watch. granted the rain was very much a factor in that but to give it up? why? If it provides proper entertainment it should stay and that should be the benchmark, not how tight the 3rd corner is or how long the straights are.

47 · February 5th, 2007, 09:11 AM

no, Bernie is doing that so he can get even more money!!

and yes, the hungarian GP was one of the best (if not 'the') last season. but in all the other races it's held in it's history, it's been boring as hell!!

fbc · February 5th, 2007, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury

Last season the Hungarian GP was the best of the lot....it was just an insane race and muchos fun to watch. granted the rain was very much a factor in that but to give it up? why? If it provides proper entertainment it should stay and that should be the benchmark, not how tight the 3rd corner is or how long the straights are.

Last year's race had nothing whatsoever to do with the track - it was the changing weather conditions that created such a great race. Hungaroring needs to go.

Blayde · February 5th, 2007, 02:17 PM

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/5484/uaef1lg2.png

New tracks are great and all, but the classics shouldn't have to suffer non racing seasons cos of them

otispunkmeyer · February 5th, 2007, 08:29 PM

should be good

they got the wonga to spend so it's bound to be a superb facility

HondaF1 · February 5th, 2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blayde

New tracks are great and all, but the classics shouldn't have to suffer non racing seasons cos of them

Oooooh.... Me Likes, Me Likes!! images/smilies/smile.gif

That looks difficult, yet I can see some overtaking opportunities!!

Blayde · February 6th, 2007, 07:19 PM

I really like the Monza style curve, and the tricky two turns, might be an exciting part of the race

The_Clincher · February 7th, 2007, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaF1

Oooooh.... Me Likes, Me Likes!! images/smilies/smile.gif

That looks difficult, yet I can see some overtaking opportunities!!

^

Red_Bull · February 7th, 2007, 03:15 PM

Looks pretty Mickey Mouse actually. Still, if it delivers decent racing, then who am I to complain?

Spazatao · February 9th, 2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blayde

New tracks are great and all, but the classics shouldn't have to suffer non racing seasons cos of them

Looks like a gun... images/smilies/lol.gif

I don't like killing the old circuits in benefit of this new ones. Exceptions made to the Hungaroring and Imola perhaps. Btw, I really hate Imola... especially the Tamburello, if you get me.

Blythy · February 9th, 2007, 09:30 PM

I think imola's a magnificent track... if they sort out the crappy corners, like the new taburello and villeneuve.... and the stupid stupid stupid alteration to the high chicane.

LoneWolf · February 25th, 2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blythy

I think imola's a magnificent track... if they sort out the crappy corners, like the new taburello and villeneuve.... and the stupid stupid stupid alteration to the high chicane.

Completely agree with you there.

And I also agree with others that Hungboraring needs to go, get rid of it and bring back Austria A1 images/smilies/wink.gif

Made In the USA · February 27th, 2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Bull

Looks pretty Mickey Mouse actually. Still, if it delivers decent racing, then who am I to complain?

I agree. I am not sure about the scale of the circuit diagram, but that 4,5,6 complex before the first hairpin, seems rather out of place consider their is a hairpin immediately following it. Depending on how wide the course is through there, it could be a really fun over taking section where a car needs to get a good run out of 2 and 3 to prepare for 4,5,6 and then the hairpin, or it could be a single-file-line after 2 then images/smilies/zzz.gif

. 1, 8 and 11 are the other obvious overtaking spots, and there are some fast sweeps, nothing like the pre-2002 130R, but what is.(other than Eau Rouge)

But hey, its new venue for the circus to go to. At least the first race I guarantee will be fun to watch.

February 4th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#1
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HondaF1 Aussie Bastard Joined: Dec 8th, 2006 Last Online: May 12th, 2008 Location: SCOTLAND Age: 26 Posts: 4,205 Car: First Aberdeen Bus Network Rep Power: 17	They are increasing the calendar to 20 races. Does anyone have a piccie of the circuit? I heard its half Tilke/half city streets. __________________ I am the Honda F1 team's number one fan.... and number 2, and number 3, and 4....

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pfrocker Joined: Jan 22nd, 2006 Last Online: 04:51 AM Location: San Francisco, California, USA Posts: 1,418 Rep Power: 20	although I am interested in this track, I rather see great tracks like Suzuka come back. Ecclestone is ruining the traditional picture of F1 with these tracks... __________________ "The following program contains British accents. If you don't understand what bloody hell we are talking about, please turn on your closed captioning" -BBC America Top Gear Introduction narrated by John Oliver

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47 Joined: Mar 6th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: CRO Age: 24 Posts: 866 Car: Punto 1.1 '96, Kawa ER6n Rep Power: 13	I agree, I want the old circuits back. Put F1 on the Nordschleife He's moving everything to the east and the great european track are falling out. I'm afraid F1 won't be as good in a couple of years! I'm glad Spa is back this year, great track! __________________ 47 - tuning by Medtronic

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 03:03 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,249 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 74	I've got nothing against the new events - provided we don't lose classic circuits like Spa, Silverstone, Monza etc. I'm still hurting from the loss of Suzuka, and thinking further back the old Hockenheim. So I don't mind new events - I wouldn't be sad to see the Hungaroring gone in favour of an event at a new, interesting & challenging circuit for instance. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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hajj Joined: Mar 29th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,648 Rep Power: 18	Are they going to drop another race for this one? The circuit should be amazing, the UAE just don't do common things.

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HondaF1 Aussie Bastard Joined: Dec 8th, 2006 Last Online: May 12th, 2008 Location: SCOTLAND Age: 26 Posts: 4,205 Car: First Aberdeen Bus Network Rep Power: 17	Bernie's doing this to get European circuits to improve facilities isnt he?? __________________ I am the Honda F1 team's number one fan.... and number 2, and number 3, and 4....

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47 Joined: Mar 6th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: CRO Age: 24 Posts: 866 Car: Punto 1.1 '96, Kawa ER6n Rep Power: 13	no, Bernie is doing that so he can get even more money!! and yes, the hungarian GP was one of the best (if not 'the') last season. but in all the other races it's held in it's history, it's been boring as hell!! __________________ 47 - tuning by Medtronic

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otispunkmeyer Joined: May 15th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 22 Posts: 2,694 Car: Carrera Subway... its a bicycle Rep Power: 23	should be good they got the wonga to spend so it's bound to be a superb facility

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Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 1,819 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 47	I really like the Monza style curve, and the tricky two turns, might be an exciting part of the race __________________ Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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Red_Bull Joined: Jan 11th, 2007 Last Online: 05:19 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 2,522 Car: Holden Commodore VS Rep Power: 37	Looks pretty Mickey Mouse actually. Still, if it delivers decent racing, then who am I to complain? __________________ Join the F1 social group here!

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Blythy Joined: Sep 27th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 975 Car: Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2 Oh fuck yeah! Rep Power: 14	I think imola's a magnificent track... if they sort out the crappy corners, like the new taburello and villeneuve.... and the stupid stupid stupid alteration to the high chicane. __________________

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