The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has secured its future on the F1 calendar with the signing of a "multi-year extension" of its contract. The race has been held at the Yas Marina Circuit since 2009, with the current contract having been due to expire after the 2016 race. While the full length of the new agreement has not been announced, Bernie Ecclestone said the sport has "a wonderful partner" in Abu Dhabi and he is pleased to extend the deal. “Abu Dhabi has played an important part in pioneering the modern era of Formula 1 racing,” Ecclestone said. “I said when the Yas Marina Circuit was opened that it may one day be matched, but it will never be bettered. The island has...
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