Support races for Abu Dhabi race

Spectators at the inaugural Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have even more reason to look forward to a thrilling weekend of motorsport action at Yas Marina Circuit. Three of the world’s foremost racing series, the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, GP2 Asia Series, and Chevrolet Supercars Middle East Challenge have been announced as support races to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Each Formula 1™ Grand Prix weekend has a program of high profile support races, consisting of a single seat category such as GP2, and GT-saloon car categories such as Porsche and Chevrolet.

The support race program, whilst adding considerable track action and entertainment for spectators, provides a platform for young drivers to develop and demonstrate their skill in front of the Formula 1 fraternity.

A number of the drivers from the support race program progress to Formula 1 – the world’s premier motorsports championship. Mr. Richard Cregan, CEO of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management said: “We are delighted to have the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, GP2 Asia Series and Chevrolet Supercars Middle East Challenge included on the race schedule for the Formula 1™ weekend. This is a world-class line up to have at our inaugural Grand Prix."