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The possibility of a MotoGP race in Abu Dhabi was looked at by Dorna
Former FIM safety officer Franco Uncini revealed that Dorna officials visited Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi to assess it for potentially hosting a MotoGP race. Abu Dhabi first hosted a Formula 1 race in 2009, introducing the concept of twilight grand prix. Since then, it has established itself as the season-ending race on the F1 calendar, often determining world titles. The track was evaluated years ago by MotoGP for a potential race, with measures proposed to enhance safety. However, clashes between FIA and FIM prevented progress, but with the ownership of F1 and MotoGP under the same entity, organizing such events is now more feasible. Carmelo Ezpeleta even mentioned the possibility of MotoGP racing in street venues like Las Vegas. The key concern remains ensuring adequate run-off areas for safety at potential new venues like Abu Dhabi.
