Ethara named F1 Promoter of the Year
Jan 2026
Ethara, the promoter of Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix received the F1 Promoter of the Year trophy, recognised for staging the best event of the 2025 season.
The industry most prestigious accolade was awarded to Ethara for consistently elevating the Grand Prix experience and cementing its position as a must-visit sporting destination.
Saif Rashid Al Noaimi, CEO of Ethara, said: “We are proud to be recognised as Promoter of the Year in such a competitive field of promoters. This award is a testament to the strength of the Ethara team who are delivering our vision to become a regional powerhouse in live entertainment. We will continue raising the bar and pioneering unforgettable experiences for fans from around the world.”
In 2025 Abu Dhabi hosted a historic three-way title decider and drew a record crowd of 339,000 fans over the race week. Event introduced new fan experiences and hospitality concerts and a series of sustainability initiatives alongside a headline entertainment programme featuring Metallica, Katy Perry, Post Malone and Benson Boone.
The Promoter of the Year award is the latest in a series of accolades for the event, following the 2024 Best Event Spectacle award that celebrated the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for delivering outstanding off-track entertainment.
