• Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, tours the Formula One track at the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit before the races. All photos: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
    Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, tours the Formula One track at the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit before the races. All photos: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
  • Sheikh Khaled discusses the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit with officials.
    Sheikh Khaled discusses the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit with officials.
  • Sheikh Khaled and senior officials were given a tour by Formula One Group boss Stefano Domenicali.
    Sheikh Khaled and senior officials were given a tour by Formula One Group boss Stefano Domenicali.
  • Sheikh Khaled was present for the signing of a 10-year extension to the deal to host the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix until 2030.
    Sheikh Khaled was present for the signing of a 10-year extension to the deal to host the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix until 2030.
  • Sheikh Khaled tours the F1 facilities at the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit.
    Sheikh Khaled tours the F1 facilities at the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit.
  • Sheikh Khaled and Stefano Domenicali walk the pit lanes at Yas Island's F1 track.
    Sheikh Khaled and Stefano Domenicali walk the pit lanes at Yas Island's F1 track.
  • Sheikh Khaled views a vehicle at the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit before the races.
    Sheikh Khaled views a vehicle at the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit before the races.
  • Sheikh Khaled speaks with Stefano Domenicali.
    Sheikh Khaled speaks with Stefano Domenicali.

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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed tours Yas Island pit lanes after new F1 deal

Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office inspects facilities before race weekend

The National

December 09, 2021

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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, visited the pit lanes at Yas Island circuit on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Formula One finale.

He and senior officials were given a tour by Formula One Group boss Stefano Domenicali.

Sheikh Khaled was present for the signing of a 10-year extension to the deal to host the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix until 2030, further cementing the capital as a key fixture in the season.

“We are hugely looking forward to the season finale this weekend when more Formula One history will be made,” said Mr Domenicali.

“The promoter, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, always creates an incredible show for the final race of every F1 season and combined with the changes made to improve the racing on the Yas Marina Circuit we are excited for many years of racing in Abu Dhabi that is ahead of us.”

This weekend's race looks set for a nail-biting finish, with Hamilton and Verstappen on level points.

F1 drivers and crews arrive for race weekend — in pictures

  • Staff from the Ferrari team inside the Yas Marina Circuit grounds ahead of the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
    Staff from the Ferrari team inside the Yas Marina Circuit grounds ahead of the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
  • Formula One safety cars are transported to Yas Marina Circuit. Photo: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
    Formula One safety cars are transported to Yas Marina Circuit. Photo: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
  • A forklift truck moves items in the Yas Marina Circuit paddock. Photo: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
    A forklift truck moves items in the Yas Marina Circuit paddock. Photo: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
  • Trucks transport team equipment on the Yas Marina Circuit. Photo: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
    Trucks transport team equipment on the Yas Marina Circuit. Photo: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
  • Preparations for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix began long before the teams arrived. A painter uses a machine to paint the track in November ahead of the F1 season finale. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Preparations for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix began long before the teams arrived. A painter uses a machine to paint the track in November ahead of the F1 season finale. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Preparations and clean up at the Yas Marina Circuit, ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Preparations and clean up at the Yas Marina Circuit, ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Preparations and clean up took place last month to get the Yas Marina Circuit ready for the finale F1 race of the season. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Preparations and clean up took place last month to get the Yas Marina Circuit ready for the finale F1 race of the season. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A painter uses a paint machine to get the Yas Marina Circuit race ready. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A painter uses a paint machine to get the Yas Marina Circuit race ready. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Yas Marina Circuit saw some upgrades during preparations for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Yas Marina Circuit saw some upgrades during preparations for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Updated: December 09, 2021, 4:24 PM