- Exclusive interviews and full-day live coverage on channels 2 and 6
Abu Dhabi Media revealed today that sports fans will have access
to live and exclusive coverage of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1
race via the Abu Dhabi Sports network channels 2 and 6. The race,
which will take place on Yas Marina Circuit, is one of
the region’s most awaited annual sports events.
This announcement comes as part of Abu
Dhabi Media’s efforts to ensure that fans have access to the best coverage of this
international event; including highlights of various activities taking place
throughout race days, as well as coverage of participants, champions and
officials; along with attending celebrities and athletes.
Starting October 21st, Abu Dhabi
Sports will launch the F1 coverage, which will include eight special programmes
and documentaries along with three weekly shows from the network’s archives on
the history of Formula 1 throughout the years as well as the biographies of
prominent F1 drivers. The programmes will also showcase challenging moments and
accidents that have happened in the past.
Mohamed
Najeeb, Head of Abu Dhabi Sports commented:
"Abu Dhabi has become a global hub for
hosting major international events, including Formula 1 which has garnered the
attention of sporting fans all around the world, including interest from our
viewers. We will ensure that we continue to offer up-to-date coverage to
reflecting our commitment of broadcasting the events which matter most to fans
it also allows us to showcase the efforts of the UAE in hosting and organising
events of this calibre.”
The race will begin on 30th
October for a span of three days, with daily 12-hour live coverage from several
correspondents located across Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Interviews will
be held with drivers, officials, organisers and visitors to Abu Dhabi; in
addition to other activities taking place each day from 9am. Summaries and
highlights from this year’s Formula 1 season, including snapshots of races from
several circuits in major cities around the globe are also scheduled for
broadcast.
Abu Dhabi Sports channels will also broadcast
the JP 1, 2 and 3 competitions along with the Porsche Cup, all of which will
take place three days prior to the main Formula 1 race. Commentary will be
available in Arabic and English languages..
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