20 November 2014 – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Centro Capital Centre and Centro Yas Island have formed a partnership with Caterham Racing during the 2014 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as the Caterham Racing team are in Abu Dhabi to participate in the GP2 series 2014 and will be staying at Rotana’s smart and stylish hotel brand, Centro Hotels.



Considered the most prestigious form of motor racing in the world, Formula One consists of a series of races known as ‘Grands Prix’ held on purpose-built and street circuits.


“We are extremely proud to partner with Caterham Racing” said Ayman Ashor, General Manager of Centro Capital Centre by Rotana. “We wish the Caterham Racing drivers Rio Haryanto and Pierre Gasly all the best for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mark Deere, General Manager of Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island said, “We are pleased to host the Caterham Racing team and wish them a delightful stay at Centro Hotels in Abu Dhabi and a successful GP2 race weekend.”


Caterham Racing is a highly successful British GP2 team and this year hopes to repeat the pole position and win that the team achieved at Yas Island last year.

Team Principal Mia Sharizman commented “We are delighted to be working with the largest and most prestigious hotel brand in the UAE. Centro Hotels by Rotana offer the perfect mix of quality and exceptional value for our team; we would not stay anywhere else.”



The much-awaited 2014 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Yas Marina Circuit hosting the season’s last race and with double points on offer to drivers. The event’s capacity has increased to host 60,000 guests - 5,000 more than last year.