Etihad Airways extends Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title sponsorship

Abu Dhabi, November 24, 2014 (STAT):- The FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX to become one of the longest title sponsors in F1® history. The Title Sponsorship is extended by Eithad Airways and was finalised between James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bernie Ecclestone, Chief Executive Officer of the Formula One group of companies, at the airline’s Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi. “We are delighted to extend our title sponsorship of the FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX and to continue our association with an event which showcases the airline and our home of Abu Dhabi to a global audience of more than 500 million people.” said Mr. Hogan said

To which Mr. Ecclestone responded “Etihad Airways has been one of the most forward-thinking Title Sponsors in Formula 1® history and to secure the airline’s extension of its Title Sponsorship is fantastic news for the sport and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which has made such a huge impact on the F1® season.”