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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix signs title sponsor

Force India F1 sponsor Etihad Airways has signed a seven-figure deal to be the title sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, starting with the inaugural race in 2009. The company announced that it signed a three-year contract.

The deal was secured by Allsport Management, part of the Formula One Group, and was officially signed by James Hogan, Etihad Airways' chief executive and Bernie Ecclestone, president and chief Executive of the Formula One Group at FORMULA 1TM headquarters in London.

Commenting on the deal, Bernie Ecclestone said: "Securing a title sponsor of this calibre two years out from the first event is further reinforcement that the region is full of excitement and anticipation for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix."

Construction of the 5.6 km Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit is well underway on Yas Island, a natural 2,550 hectare island located to the east of Abu Dhabi island. It will be one of the longest and most demanding tracks in the world, and will include iconic grandstands for the ultimate in spectator entertainment.

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