• Juan Velarde of Spain manoeuvres his plane. AFP
    Juan Velarde of Spain manoeuvres his plane. AFP
  • Mika Brageot of France flies around Abu Dhabi's Corniche. AFP
    Mika Brageot of France flies around Abu Dhabi's Corniche. AFP
  • Juan Velarde of Spain flys through a gate. AFP
    Juan Velarde of Spain flys through a gate. AFP
  • Mika Brageot of France flies along the Corniche. AFP
    Mika Brageot of France flies along the Corniche. AFP
  • Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic manoeuvres his plane during a practice run fo the 2019 Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Abu Dhabi. AFP
    Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic manoeuvres his plane during a practice run fo the 2019 Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Abu Dhabi. AFP
  • The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by over the Corniche. AFP
    The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by over the Corniche. AFP
  • The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by. AFP
    The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by. AFP
  • The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by. AFP
    The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by. AFP
  • The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by. EPA
    The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by. EPA
  • The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by. EPA
    The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team perform a fly-by. EPA
  • The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team create a heart in the sky. AFP
    The Al Fursan National Aerobatic Team create a heart in the sky. AFP
  • Mike Goulian of USA in action. AFP
    Mike Goulian of USA in action. AFP
  • Yoshihide Muroya of Japan flies past the Abu Dhabi skyline. AFP
    Yoshihide Muroya of Japan flies past the Abu Dhabi skyline. AFP
  • Nicolas Ivanoff of France negotiates the course. AFP
    Nicolas Ivanoff of France negotiates the course. AFP
  • Pete Mcleod of Canada flies by a building. AFP
    Pete Mcleod of Canada flies by a building. AFP

Flying Aces: It's Red Bull Air Race time in Abu Dhabi

The spectacular event is back at the Corniche this weekend

The National

February 08, 2019

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Tens of thousands of people are expected in Abu Dhabi this weekend for the annual Red Bull Air Race.

Here’s everything you need to know about the race in the image below.

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Organisers have a packed programme of events over the two days, beginning at 11am on Friday and 12.20pm on Saturday.

The event attracts crowds along the Corniche. The competitors have been practising for several days in the build up to the popular event.

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WATCH: At the 2018 Red Bull Air Race

Earlier practice runs

  • Red Bull Air Race pilot Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic during a practice session with the Abu Dhabi cityscape in the background. All photos Predrag Vuckovic via Getty Images
    Red Bull Air Race pilot Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic during a practice session with the Abu Dhabi cityscape in the background. All photos Predrag Vuckovic via Getty Images
  • Abu Dhabi is the first round the 2019 season.
    Abu Dhabi is the first round the 2019 season.
  • Sonka flies around the Corniche with Nation Towers, Adnoc HQ and Etihad Towers in the background.
    Sonka flies around the Corniche with Nation Towers, Adnoc HQ and Etihad Towers in the background.
  • Martin Sonka has a great view of Abu Dhabi's Corniche.
    Martin Sonka has a great view of Abu Dhabi's Corniche.
  • A pilot of the Red Bull Racing Team flies during practice. AFP
    A pilot of the Red Bull Racing Team flies during practice. AFP
  • Going through a checkpoint.
    Going through a checkpoint.

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