The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, second round of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup and the opening round of FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship, takes place from 26 March -2 April, 2015.
Please note the following important information and timings:
PRESS CONFERENCE
An official press conference with Dr. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, founder of the event and President of the ATCUAE, the rally organisers, and leading international drivers and riders, takes place as follows:
Thursday, 26 March, 11:30am
Yas Marina Circuit, Media Centre.
PRESS OFFICE
The main Press Office is located at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, South Grand Stand, Gate No.7.
Press Office opening hours are:
Thursday, 26 March 09:00 – 18:00
Friday, 27 March 09:00 – 19:00
Saturday, 28 March 09:00 – 18:00
BIVOUAC PRESS OFFICE
The bivouac is located 2km from Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort. Bivouac Press Office opening hours are:
Sunday, 29 March 0800 – 2100 Monday, 30 March 0800 – 2100
Tuesday, 31 March 0800 – 2100 Wednesday, 1 April 0800 – 1800
SUPER SPECIAL SPECTATOR STAGE
The super special spectator stage, a major spectator event, takes place at 3pm on Saturday 28 March at Yas Marina Circuit, North Handling Stage.
RALLY FINISH
The rally finishes at Yas Marina Circuit (End of the Paddock, overlooking the Marina) at 4.30pm, Thursday, 2nd April.
OFFICIAL PRIZE GIVING
Yas Marina Circuit, F1 Paddock, at 8.00pm, Thursday, 2nd April.