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Sharjah to host UIM F1 2015 World Championship Grand Prix Final for 16th consecutive year

Sharjah Commerce as well as Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has revealed that the emirate will certainly hold UIM F1 World Championship 2015 Grand Prix for the 16th year in a row the event, which will for the very first time this year be held in collaboration with Sharjah International Marine Sports Club, on December 17 and also 18. This year SCTDA is delighted to also reveal that it is expanding the excitement of the Formula 1 task this year for another two days for the very first time the UIM-- ABP Aquabike Class Pro Circuit World Championship on December 19 and 20 will additionally be presented on Khalid Lagoon.

HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCTDA announced this years events at a press conference at Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah, in the presence of, HE Nicolo di San Germano, the UIM Formula One Powerboat Racing & Aqua Bike Races worldwide marketer, as well as members of the local and also global media. All this would certainly not have been possible without the vision and regulations of HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed AL Qasimi, Supreme Council Member as well as Ruler of Sharjah, and the continual assistance of His Highness Sheikh Sultan container Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince as well as Deputy Ruler of Sharjah

Talking on the event, HE Al Midfa said the UIM F1 H20 World Powerboat Championship is among one of the most prominent events arranged by Sharjah Commerce as well as Tourism Development Authority under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan container Mohammed container Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and also Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. As a major aspect in Sharjah's tourism calendar, the Powerboat Championship has actually become an occasion of fantastic satisfaction to Sharjah as well as the UAE, HE Al Midfa stated.

"This year we are delighted to announce that through our critical partnership with the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club we anticipate to include a brand-new dimension to this event as we move forward in establishing the Sharjah World Championship Week as a crucial element of the annual Sharjah Water Festival the week is full of thrilling activities that again locations Sharjah as significant destination in the worldwide industry," HE Al Midfa explained.

He described that the major races for the Sharjah World Championship F1 as well as F4 Grand Prix will certainly be held on December 17 and also 18 at the Khalid Lagoon, and customarily the event will certainly attract thousands of sports fans and also competing lovers from all over the world to Sharjah.

"This year we are happy to reveal a brand-new visually amazing task as we expand the occasion by a further two days to include the globe Championship final of UIM Aquabike Grand Prix Championship," he claimed.

Defining the Sharjah Water Festival as a prominent family members celebration, HE Al Midfa said the addition of 3 last round globe champions held on the shallows will definitely add to its thrill, enjoyment and anticipation for competitors as well as visitors alike, with 3 world champions titles to be granted it will certainly be a tough and also amazing week for everybody.

He included that the emirate's success in organising international events like the Sharjah World Championship Week, Sharjah Light Festival as well as Sharjah International Book Fair highlight Sharjah's world-class infrastructure as well as its status as a global tourist location with the capability to place itself central on the globe stage across a variety of mediums, from sport, to art to society.

Nicola di San Germano applauded the active function of Sharjah and SCTDA in arranging the UIM F1 World Championship 2015 Grand Prix and gave thanks to the Government of Sharjah for yearly holding the final round of the Championship. Worrying the interested passion of the Championship administration to organise the final round of the event in Sharjah, San Germano said the emirate's Khalid Lagoon meets the called for standards to organize a sporting activity of such international stature. He went on to focus the best location that the lagoon provided remaining in the heart of the city it offers spectators 360 degree watching opportunities which makes it an one-of-a-kind place all over the world.

The event is readied to develop high excitement in the last round this year with 3 participants, consisting of one Arabic racer, competing for the title. Leading on the listing is CHIAPPE Phillipe from France is in 1st location with 70 points, CARELLA Alex from Italy remains in joint 2nd with TORRENTE Shaun from Qatar both remaining on 39 points and AL RUBAYAN Youssef from the United Arab Emirates is merely behind with 38 points. The final round of the champion will certainly be held in the existence of a huge celebration of the sport lovers.

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