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We meet Lewis Hamilton, Damon Hill, Bernie Ecclestone, Richard Branson and a Pussycat Doll.

New fund eyes top class UAE racing team
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Partnership set up to establish UAE Indy Car team, drivers; ultimate aim of entering F1.

F1 supremo hails Abu Dhabi as best circuit
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Drivers say they're also impressed by the Yas Marina circuit, part of $40bn revamp.


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F1 supremo, Bernie Ecclestone, has to rank among the world’s most successful businessmen, says Claire Ferris-Lay.

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