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    GRAND PRIX RACING ON TRACK IN THE MIDDLE EAST


    2009 saw the inaugural Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix firmly establish Abu Dhabi on the F1 calendar by hosting the first ever day-night race. In this article we consider the history of motor racing in the Middle East and the future for the sport in the region.

    The need for speed


    Whether road rallying, sprints, time trials or even speed hill climbs, for generations car fanatics have been able to get their racing fix at purpose built venues across the globe. Thanks to world-famous races such as the Monaco Grand Prix and the Le Mans 24 hour race, Europe has long been considered motor sports natural home. As a result many racing categories, teams and drivers are based on the continent, particularly in the UK, where they can benefit from the support of a variety of established organisations, facilities and events. However, times are changing and Europes position at the front of the grid is being challenged by Asian countries keen for the global exposure that comes with hosting a F1 Grand Prix, the pinnacle of motor sport. The past ten years have seen China, Malaysia and Singapore all join the F1 paddock by staging a race, with the Korean Grand Prix set to make its debut in October 2010. The Middle East has also demonstrated a need for speed and made its foray into the rich and expensive world of F1. Bahrain hosted its first race in April 2004, while the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took place in November 2009. Close neighbours Turkey have also staged a race since 2005. In each case, new state-of-the-art facilities have been designed and constructed in short periods, typically 16 to 20 months, to meet critical deadlines. The projects have been driven by a passion to hold a world sporting event. Each new venue has provided an opportunity to create a signature circuit, facilitating growth and development of the F1 franchise, while bringing substantial advertising, tourism and business opportunities for the host country. This shift in power from Europe, the traditional F1 powerhouse, to the Middle East and Asia shows no sign of stalling.
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