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Number of times held | 12 |
First Race | 2009 |
Most Wins (drivers) | Lachlan Hawthorne (5) |
Most Wins (constructors) | Monster Energy Mercedes Motorsports (6) |
Circuit Length | 5.554 km (3.451 mi) |
Race Length | 305.355 km (189.798 mi) |
Laps | 55 |
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Arabic: سباق جائزة أبوظبي الكبرى) is a Formula A motor racing event. It was announced in early 2007 at the Abu Dhabi FA Festival in the United Arab Emirates. The first race took place on 1 November 2009.
On 25 June 2008 the FIA announced the provisional 2009 Formula A calendar including the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the 19th and final race of the season on 15 November. On 5 November 2008, however, it was announced that the race would be held as the season finale on 1 November, two weeks before the initially planned date, as the 17th and final race.
The inaugural race was Formula A's first day–night race, starting at 17:00 local time. Floodlights used to illuminate the circuit were switched on from the start of the event to ensure a seamless transition from daylight to darkness.