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Spectator stands rise out of the sand in 2009 at what will become turn seven of the Yas Marina Circuit, left, while Formula One drivers, right, negotiate the turn on the completed circuit. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain in his McLaren Mercedes on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi in February 2007. AFP

Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Khaldoon Al Mubarak and Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone in 2007 sign the deal that led to the city hosting its first Formula One race in 2009. Getty Images

Kimi Raikkonen in his Ferrari during the show on Cornich Road, Abu Dhabi. AFP

Formula One fans watch the cars drive through the streets during the Abu Dhabi F1 Festival. Getty Images

Michael Ammermuller of Red Bull Racing performs burnouts, or doughnuts, on the Abu Dhabi corniche. Getty Images

Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen in his Ferrari on the streets of Abu Dhabi. AFP

Spectator stands rise out of the sand in 2009 at what will become turn seven of the Yas Marina Circuit, left, while Formula One drivers, right, negotiate the turn on the completed circuit. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain in his McLaren Mercedes on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi in February 2007. AFP

Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Khaldoon Al Mubarak and Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone in 2007 sign the deal that led to the city hosting its first Formula One race in 2009. Getty Images

Kimi Raikkonen in his Ferrari during the show on Cornich Road, Abu Dhabi. AFP

Formula One fans watch the cars drive through the streets during the Abu Dhabi F1 Festival. Getty Images

Michael Ammermuller of Red Bull Racing performs burnouts, or doughnuts, on the Abu Dhabi corniche. Getty Images

Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen in his Ferrari on the streets of Abu Dhabi. AFP

Spectator stands rise out of the sand in 2009 at what will become turn seven of the Yas Marina Circuit, left, while Formula One drivers, right, negotiate the turn on the completed circuit. Photo: Yas Marina Circuit

Timeframe: When Formula One cars hit the streets of Abu Dhabi to announce first grand prix

Cars from teams such as Ferrari and McLaren put on a show in the capital for the event

February 09, 2024

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