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Abu Dhabi secures multi-year contract extension

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will remain a fixture on the Formula 1 calendar well into the future after the event's organisers secured a multi-year contract extension. Though the announcement didn't give a date, the current deal wasn't due to expire until 2016, therefore it's likely the extension will see the race continue for at least another six years minimum. Formula 1's Bernie Ecclestone believes the venue is the best on the calendar and is therefore pleased to continue F1's association with Yas Marina. "Abu Dhabi has played an important part in pioneering the modern era of Formula One racing," said the 84-year-old. "I said when the Yas Marina Circuit was opened that it may...
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