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
Mugello Circuit the walls are so close and you will smash into the tyres. It is not for Formula 1 and, if you lost the steering or the tyre pressure dropped or whatever, then it will be a big crash." Nevertheless, it holds a grade 1 FIA license, meaning it meets the standards to host a Formula 1 race. An unofficial track record of 1:21.035 was set by Romain Grosjean during the test. The winners of the Mugello Grand Prix for automobiles ("1919–1969: Circuito del Mugello, 1974–present: Gran Premio del Mugello") are: Mugello Circuit Mugello Circuit () is a race track in