2016 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix:

  • Grand Finale: 27th November 2016

A chance of a life time will smile upon eight lucky Ugandans who will catch live the 2016 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 27th November 2016 as their ear pillars endure the roaring car engines.

The offer guarantees the beneficiaries a complete blessing to witness  first-hand the usually nervy but exciting moments as the different car companies – Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, Willams, Haas, Scuderia Toro Rosso, Mc Laren, Renault, Force India, Sauber-Ferrari and Manor Racing name it tussle out at the state of art race truck in Abu Dhabi.

This was announced on Monday evening during a special media launch at Kamwokya City Oil branch in Kampala where Ugandan rally drivers, special guests from the corporate and media circles were invited.

Italian Ambassador in Uganda, His Excellency, Dominico Fornara lauded the initiative that will require potential winners to get involved in Pirelli Tyres new promotion,

It is a great venture. Personally, I would have loved to be part and get a chance to fly to Abu Dhabi and watch these fast cars.

The successful group of travelers will enjoy the best view at the magnificent designed race truck when the 8th edition takes center stage.

Here they will be able to take a closer view to the cock pits, stewards, drivers and their crews, and as well testify how the cars negotiate polystyrene blocks at arguably Middle East’s greatest sporting event.

Ahmed Abdullahi, Robert Gow (Pirelli Sales and marketing), Ahmed Omar Mandela (Chairman Mandela Group of companies) all graced the colourful and brief launch at which each of the guests received that treasure podium Pirelli cap.

A couple of Uganda rally drivers – Moses Lumala, Ronald Ssebuguzi and Nasser Mutebi attended the launch.

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The winners will rub shoulders with the elite formula one drivers as Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Daniel Ricciardo, Sebastian Vettel, Felipe Massa, Romain Grosjean, Daniil Kvyat,Valtteri Bottas, Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen or Kevin Magnussen.

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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  1. This is good one new chance for the lovers of the F 1 that they will get the lots of enjoyment with the watching of this new event that is going to be held on the Abu Dhabi. With the attaching of it we can get the lots of enjoyment buddy.

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