Mark Hughes (motorsport) His appointment was made by the Secretary of State and was for three years. Mark left Bahrain in 2009 and was asked to help set up the new Middle East facility in Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit. Mark was a specialist consultant on the project and contributed significantly in getting the venue ready for the first race in November 2009. The Yas Marina Circuit set new standards for a motorsport venue and was the first circuit to host a day/night race. Yas Marina Circuit also won the presitigous FIA Formula One World Championship Race Promoters Trophy. The Abu Dhabi consultancy
Circuit Pau-Arnos Circuit Pau-Arnos Circuit auto et moto Pau-Arnos is a club track in Arnos about 20 km to the west of the city Pau in southwestern France which is famous for its street circuit Circuit de Pau-Ville where the Pau Grand Prix is held. The speed track for automobile and motorcycles is up to 3030 m long and was opened in 1986. The nearby kart track is up to 900 m long. The site hosts track days, test drives, minor competitions, and a race driver school. The lap record (1:10,87) was set by Giedo van der Garde in 2005 during Formula