Pitbull "Mr. Worldwide" Announced as Thursday Yasalam After-race Artist at the 2016 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Thursday has become the new Sunday for this year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with an exciting development, organisers have announced that Grammy Award-winning artist Pitbull has been added to the line-up and will kick off the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend at the du Arena with a performance of his global number one-selling hits. 

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The American rapper, who recorded We Are One (Ole Ola), the official theme of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, will add to this year's already packed F1® entertainment experience with the Yasalam Thursday night After-Race Concert, at the du Arena, Yas Island.

Today's announcement means the line-up of top artists performing during the 2016 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX is arguably the strongest yet. After Pitbull (#PitbullAtF1) kicks off the show on Thursday 24^th November, the legendary duo The Chemical Brothers (#ChemBrosAtF1) will perform on Friday 25^th November, followed by music icon Lionel Richie (#LionelRichieAtF1) on Saturday 26^th November and global superstar Rihanna (#RihannaAtF1) bringing the curtain down in style on Sunday 27^th November.

In a professional musical career spanning more than a decade, Pitbull has released nine studio albums, more than 80 singles, and achieved a host of number one hits including Give Me Everything, Timber, and the FIFA World Cup anthem We Are One (Ole Ola). He has won two Grammy Awards and has collaborated with the biggest names in pop music, including Usher, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.

Thursday is also the opening day of the F1 Village, which features a range of interactive entertainment for all members of the family to enjoy including Public Pit Lane Walk and autograph signing. It's also a great day for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders to use their complimentary passes for Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, available for the first time, and valid across the race weekend.

Tickets for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are available at Virgin Megastore's 12 outlets throughout the Middle East as well as in all Etihad Shops, online at http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com and through the Yas Marina Circuit Call Centre (800 927) or +971 (0) 2 659 9800.

SOURCE Yas Marina Circuit