Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021 wins 4 prizes at Middle East’s Sports Industry Awards

ABU DHABI: The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021 won four awards at the ninth edition of the Middle East’s Sports Industry Awards recognizing the region’s best sporting moments throughout the year.

The record-breaking 13th Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw an epic title-deciding battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton around the newly reconfigured Yas Marina Circuit. The season finale was watched by more than 108 million viewers around the world.

The popularity of the 2021 event and wider Formula 1 season is being carried through into 2022 with the highest early demand for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets to date.

Celebrating the contribution from the whole Abu Dhabi community, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management chief executive officer, Saif Al-Noaimi, said: “The awards extend to so many more parties than just Yas Marina Circuit, the event is the coming together of some of the region’s best and most innovative companies to deliver a remarkable moment in history.”

The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix won gold for best sports event of the year, voted for by an independent panel of judges made up of industry experts in the Middle East, and for best fan engagement at a professional sports event, voted for by the fans. The season-ending grand prix was also awarded silver for best sports marketing campaign.

“They are a recognition of partners, Etihad Airways and ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.), as well as the huge support from all stakeholders across the community, who support us throughout the year to deliver a world-class event.

“As well as every other partner and supplier who make the grand prix the spectacle it’s become synonymous with, and of course, most importantly, the fans,