Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: The Chainsmokers and The Script to headline F1 race-day concert
The Chainsmokers and The Script will headline the race-day concert at this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, performing separate sets at Etihad Live on December 6. They will close the four-night after-race concert series following the Formula One season finale at Yas Marina Circuit. They join Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson , who perform on December 3, and Imagine Dragons on December 5. The act for the…
The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, initially conceived as a one-time celebration for America's 250th anniversary, has sparked discussions about making it an annual fixture on the racing calendar. After the successful 147-lap race around the National Mall, organizers are now pushing for IndyCar to return to Washington D.C. in the future, leaving the door open for a multi-year deal despite the financial and logistical challenges involved.
Bud Denker, Chairman of Freedom 250, revealed that political leaders, city agencies, and White House officials are actively pursuing a return engagement. The event, sanctioned by President Donald Trump, required seven months of intense effort to transform 1.7 miles of public streets into a race track, with over 1,350 pages of permits and significant cost containment measures.
While the initial investment is substantial, the infrastructure built for this one-time event could be leveraged for future races, if IndyCar decides to return. The logistical success of the event, including over 215,000 spectators and zero protests, has generated strong interest from local stakeholders and the White House, with President Trump himself advocating for a longer-term arrangement.
Ultimately, the decision rests on whether IndyCar owner Roger Penske and organizers can make the financials work for another year.
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