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First ever F1 Festival to be held in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) announces that the first ever Formula One (F1) Festival will be held in the capital next month.
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- Published: 00:00 January 22, 2007
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- Formula One fans got a taste of the high octane action in 2006 when Kimi Raikonnen gave a demonstration of his McLaren Mercedes in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) announced yesterday the first ever Formula One (F1) Festival will be held in the capital next month.
The world's best F1 drivers, including current world champion Fernando Alonso, will be bringing their Formula One cars to the streets of Abu Dhabi on February 3.
A specially designed street circuit that stretches along Abu Dhabi's city waterfront will be the venue for the F1 showcase.
The 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 to honour Formula One champions, Fernando Alonso (Champion Driver) and Renault (Champion Constructor).
Shaikh Sultan Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of the ADTA, said: "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."
The four-kilometre temporary street circuit has been designed to give as many spectators as possible access to the thrills of Formula One.
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