Record-breaking Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ‘continues to raise the bar,’ says Ethara CEO Saif Al-Noaimi

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. 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.

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