Abu Dhabi wants to hold preparatory Formula 1 testing

The Abu Dhabi circuit is the most recent tour of the Persian Gulf has expressed its interest to hold preparatory tests Formula 1 next season, trying to take advantage of raised by the cold and wet conditions anxieties that mark the Spanish tests years.

Richard Cregan, the president and CEO of Yas Marina Circuit, The Associated Press has said to have been approach by the company of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Management (FOM) about the availability of the circuit .

Cregan said to be very interested in hosting the trials, but the decision is up to the stables and FOM.

In addition to the Abu Dhabi circuit, Bahrain and Qatar have already shown interest. While F1 teams are interested in the stability of the climate, take the tests in the Middle East would represent a challenge in terms of logistics, since most of their headquarters located in Europe.