The United States Grand Prix is getting a bizarre new attraction
Formula 1 has given us street circuits between casinos, a pitlane tunnel, and a paddock with a fake marina. Now the Circuit of the Americas wants the world's largest cowboy hat, complete with a bar inside, and it's hoping Guinness World Records might take note of it. This will all happen at the upcoming United States Grand Prix, where a Guinness official will inspect the build on the Thursday ...…
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is just 50 days away, and preparations at the Yas Marina Circuit have ramped up significantly. Ethara, the race's organisers, have not paused planning for a single day. Eleven musicians, including Andrea Bocelli, Lewis Capaldi, and The Script, have been secured for the post-race concerts, with the final headliner to be revealed soon.
Despite concerns over the cancellation of previous Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the Iran war, F1 president Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the Abu Dhabi race will proceed as scheduled. The event will take place from December 3-6 at the UAE capital.
Saif Al Noaimi, chief executive of Ethara, expressed confidence in the event's safety and quality, stating that everything is on schedule and the date remains unchanged. Ticket sales are ahead of last year's numbers, indicating unprecedented demand. The spike in early sales, particularly from international visitors, suggests a growing interest in racing tourism.
Al Noaimi reassured fans that the Grand Prix will be as thrilling as ever, despite speculation about the title fight. He emphasized that all drivers are expected to fight until the end, regardless of the championship. The season has seen six different drivers win races so far, ensuring a competitive and exciting finale.
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