• It was flown into Burj Al Arab in an Agustawestland AW139 helicopter at sunrise. Courtesy Red Bull
    It was flown into Burj Al Arab in an Agustawestland AW139 helicopter at sunrise. Courtesy Red Bull
  • Under the cloak of darkness in the wee hours of the morning, the car circled around the Palm Jumeirah before approaching the Burj Al Arab. Courtesy Red Bull
    Under the cloak of darkness in the wee hours of the morning, the car circled around the Palm Jumeirah before approaching the Burj Al Arab. Courtesy Red Bull
  • The helipad on the Burj Al Arab had to undergo a series of rigorous tests before the Red Bull Seven Star Spin could take place. Courtesy Red Bull
    The helipad on the Burj Al Arab had to undergo a series of rigorous tests before the Red Bull Seven Star Spin could take place. Courtesy Red Bull
  • A lot of preparation was done ahead of the stunts. David Coulthard said: “We had to make sure that the structural integrity of the helipad was acceptable for doing donuts. We also knew that if the wind went above 12 knots we’d have to call it off.” Courtesy Red Bull
    A lot of preparation was done ahead of the stunts. David Coulthard said: “We had to make sure that the structural integrity of the helipad was acceptable for doing donuts. We also knew that if the wind went above 12 knots we’d have to call it off.” Courtesy Red Bull
  • Tony Burrows, Infiniti Red Bull Racing Support Team Manager said: “Great view from up here. This is probably one of the scariest show runs we’ve done!” Courtesy Red Bull
    Tony Burrows, Infiniti Red Bull Racing Support Team Manager said: “Great view from up here. This is probably one of the scariest show runs we’ve done!” Courtesy Red Bull
  • Red Bull Racing called the event the “Seven Star Spin”, and posted images of the event on its Twitter feed. Courtesy Red Bull
    Red Bull Racing called the event the “Seven Star Spin”, and posted images of the event on its Twitter feed. Courtesy Red Bull
  • Seconds after stepping out of the car, Coulthard - who won 13 Grands Prix during his career - called the stunt “a lot of fun”. Courtesy Red Bull
    Seconds after stepping out of the car, Coulthard - who won 13 Grands Prix during his career - called the stunt “a lot of fun”. Courtesy Red Bull

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In pictures: How Red Bull’s F1 car got to the top of Burj Al Arab

The National staff

November 17, 2013

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