ABU DHABI: Ethara, the organizers of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, have revealed that 2024 was their biggest year yet, with $340 million in visitor spend from 192,000 fans over the four days.
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Announced at the Sport Industry Forum recently, the 2024 results highlight the race’s growing global sport, cultural and tourism impact.
The figure represents a 6.8 percent increase on the previous record of $320 million. Attendance grew by 12.9 percent from 170,000 to 192,000, with 70 percent of spectators coming from abroad.
That increasing demand has continued ahead of the 2025 edition — at Yas Marina Circuit from Dec. 4 to 7 — with most of the tickets already sold.
