Uploaded February 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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What a way to start the Red Bull Air Race 2017 season, with Martin Sonka storming to a hear-earned victory. The day had all the thrills and excitement to welcome back the World Championship in the UAE capital, with Juan Velarde taking second and Pete McLeod nipping third spot. Sit back and enjoy some of the highlights from the stop #1 of the 2017 season.

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About: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world's best pilots in a motorsports competition based on speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, Red Bull Air Race pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230mph while withstanding forces of up to 10g. The objective is to complete the course, navigating the 65 feet high specially designed inflatable pylons known as Air Gates in the fastest possible time. Red Bull Air Race pilots must pass between the Air Gates in the correct position taking care not to touch them with their wings. The pilots compete for points at each Red Bull Air Race and the one who accumulates the most at the end of the season is crowned Red Bull Air Race World Champion.

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