In celebration of the UAE’s 50th Anniversary, Dubai Autodrome is paying homage to the 1981 Dubai Grand Prix by hosting the ‘Historic Dubai Grand Prix Revival’ event on December 3rd!
Taking you back to 1981, the first-ever Grand Prix in the Gulf was held in Dubai as part of the UAE’ turning ten years old.
The event was organized by then Chief of Police, the 28-year-old Dhahi Khalfan Tamim accompanied by his Major, Saeed Khalfan who was also Chairman of Al Nasr Motor Sports Club. The duo approached Martin Hone to run a one-off Dubai Grand Prix with many of the world’s famous drivers including Nigel Mansel, Juan Manual Fangio, and Stirling Moss, who are massive names in the motorsport world!
Fast-forward 40 years, commenting on the upcoming event, Faisal Al Sahlawi, General Manager at Dubai Autodrome said:” Dubai Autodrome is excited to relive a part of the region’s racing history. It has been decades since that remarkable event that brought racers, drivers and fans to Dubai to witness the first F1 Grand Prix in the region. Since that celebrated event, Dubai has become a host to hundreds of motorsports events. And this year, the public will witness historic Formula 1 cars, Group C cars and more, racing around the 5.39 kilometres Dubai Autodrome Circuit. Our goal is to unite the past with the present as we celebrate the country’s 50th Anniversary. Together with our partners, we wish to bring a family-friendly day at Dubai Autodrome for our visitors.”
The General Manager at Dubai Autodrome, Faisal Al Sahlawi commented on the upcoming event and expressed his excitement about what will be ‘to relive a part of the region’s racing history’ and that the public will have the pleasure to witness historic Formula 1 cars, Group C cars and more, lapping around the ever-so wonderful Dubai Autodrome Circuit.
The event will be a mix of motorsports and festivities – A display of iconic and classic cars, activities for children, raffles and prizes, vintage exhibition stands, as well as a UAE heritage village with live music and entertainment will all be present at the circuit!
What’s even more exciting is the fact, celebrity drivers are also expected to attend the racing event!
Lights out & away we go!
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