Ethara Named F1 Promoter of the Year for 2025 Season

Ethara, the promoter of the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has been named Promoter of the Year at the annual Formula 1 Promoter Awards held in London on January 28. The honour recognises Ethara for delivering the best overall event of the 2025 Formula One season.

The Promoter of the Year award is voted for by Formula One Management and is presented to the promoter that produced the strongest all-round event of the year while reflecting Formula 1’s mission to deliver the world’s leading live entertainment spectacle.

Saif Rashid Al Noaimi, Chief Executive Officer of Ethara, said the recognition highlights the dedication of the team behind the event. He noted that the award reflects Ethara’s ambition to become a regional leader in live entertainment and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to raising standards and creating unforgettable fan experiences.

Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali praised Ethara and the wider promoter network, saying the 2025 season was another outstanding year for the sport. He acknowledged the efforts of all 24 promoters in delivering exceptional race weekend experiences and congratulated the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix alongside other award winners and nominees.

The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a season finale to remember, hosting a dramatic three-way battle for the Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship, which saw Lando Norris secure his first world title. The event set new attendance records, attracting a total of 339,000 fans over four days. This included 203,000 spectators at Yas Marina Circuit and a further 136,000 attendees across Emirates NBD After-Race Concerts and Yasalam Official After-Parties, featuring eight headline acts.

Fans were given enhanced access throughout the weekend, including two public pitlane walks, new FAB Track Walks, and a Podium Party that allowed fans to celebrate on the track, creating a memorable finale to the season.

The Promoter of the Year title adds to a growing list of accolades for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, following its 2024 Best Event Spectacle award, which recognised the event’s outstanding off-track entertainment.

Since its debut in 2009, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has grown into the region’s largest entertainment weekend, blending elite motorsport with world-class entertainment and attracting thousands of international visitors while reaching millions of viewers globally.

The 18th edition of the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from December 3 to 6, 2026, once again serving as the season finale of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship in Abu Dhabi.