Abu Dhabi premiere of F1 The Movie - in pictures

  • Syrian actor Khaled Alkeesh at the premiere of F1 The Movie at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, on June 25. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Syrian actor Khaled Alkeesh at the premiere of F1 The Movie at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, on June 25. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The premiere was held in Abu Dhabi nearly seven months after filming wrapped in the emirate
    The premiere was held in Abu Dhabi nearly seven months after filming wrapped in the emirate
  • Mohamed Dobay, acting director general of CMA, and Sameer Al Jaberi, head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission
    Mohamed Dobay, acting director general of CMA, and Sameer Al Jaberi, head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission
  • Emirati actor and producer Ahmed Al Jasmi
    Emirati actor and producer Ahmed Al Jasmi
  • Internet personality Liam Dipple
    Internet personality Liam Dipple
  • Al Jaberi said the film created extensive on-ground working opportunities for a variety of local professionals
    Al Jaberi said the film created extensive on-ground working opportunities for a variety of local professionals
  • Saleh Al Zaabi, an intern in the camera department for the film
    Saleh Al Zaabi, an intern in the camera department for the film
  • The Formula One car used in the film was displayed on the track during the premiere
    The Formula One car used in the film was displayed on the track during the premiere
  • While Brad Pitt and other cast members were not in attendance, they sent a virtual thanks to local partners in a pre-recorded video
    While Brad Pitt and other cast members were not in attendance, they sent a virtual thanks to local partners in a pre-recorded video
  • The film was screened on a purpose-built cinema set up directly on the track
    The film was screened on a purpose-built cinema set up directly on the track
  • A number of regional actors and influencers attended the premiere
    A number of regional actors and influencers attended the premiere
  • The premiere featured numerous F1- related activities for fans to immerse themselves in
    The premiere featured numerous F1- related activities for fans to immerse themselves in