2011 GP2 Final
The GP2 Series finals will see the best young drivers fight for their place with the cream of racing talent in Formula 1™.
Since its inception in 2005, the series has established itself as one of the premiere one-make racing championships and more than 50 drivers have moved into F1™ as a result of GP2 prowess. It’s fast and furious racing at its very best!
Porsche Mobil 1 Super Cup
The Porsche Mobil 1 SuperCup has been supporting the FIA Formula 1™ World Championship since 1993. In what is the fastest and most spectacular international one make cup in the world, drivers steer limited edition Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) model race cars. In a truly world-class field, local hero Khalid Al Qubaisi carries UAE hopes in the ‘Team Abu Dhabi by tolimit’ car. Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East
Based on the famed Porsche Super Cup series, this regional off-shoot gives the Arab world’s most promising circuit drivers an ideal opportunity to further their international experience. Launched two years ago, the series features 12 rounds of brilliant action shared between Yas Marina Circuit, Bahrain International Circuit and Reem International Circuit outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pilots Football Charity Event
Hosted in Abu Dhabi for the first time, this free-to-attend charity match between International Sports Stars and Nazionale Piloti will be played at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on November 9 from 7pm. With former players, including Diego Maradona, Fabio Cannavaro and Walter Zenga invited to line-up for the Internationals’ XI, Formula 1™ drivers Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Nico Rosberg are regulars for Nazionale Piloti. A gala dinner with all the players will be held the same evening, with all proceeds going to selected charities. For more information, visit www.pilotsfootballevent.com
Chequered Flag Ball
British soul singer Mica Paris and former Jordan Grand Prix team owner Eddie Jordan will entertain guests at this year’s Abu Dhabi Chequered Flag Ball, the red carpet event that kicks off Grand Prix weekend. The black-tie ball, now in its third year, will be held Friday, November 11 at the new St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. VIP and classic tickets are on sale at www.chequeredflagball.com
Shangri-La’s F1™ Food Fest
Is all this Formula 1™ fever building up an appetite? Then swoop into the Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri for specially-created Formula 1™ menus during Grand Prix week. Highlights include: the finest cuts of steak on Torque Tuesday at Sofra restaurant on November 8, as well as Chequered Flag brunches on November 11 and 12. For reservations, call 02 509 888.
