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

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

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

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

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

The National staff

Former F1 racer David Coulthard spun around in Infiniti Red Bull Racing's 750bhp car on the helipad of Burj Al Arab last month in celebration of Red Bull winning the Formula One Drivers' and Constructors' championship at the F1 Airtel Indian Grand Prix. But how did the machine get to the top of the hotel?
Also see:
* Video: Infiniti Red Bull racing Formula One car flying through Dubai skies
* Former F1 driver David Coulthard takes a spin around Burj Al Arab's helipad

Updated: November 17, 2013, 12:00 AM