Lionel Richie Announced As Abu Dhabi F1 Performer At The Puns Have Started Already
Today at YAS Island, Lionel Richie was confirmed as the third and final performer for the F1 concerts this year. He joins Rihanna and the Chemical Brothers to headline a night each. You can get tickets here. Lionel Richie last performed in the UAE with a 2014 performance at Dubai Media City Amphitheater.
The great man announced he is coming with a Tweet
Abu Dhabi! I’ll be bringing all the hits #AllNightLong – 11/26 at #Yasalam2016! #LionelAtF1 #AbuDhabiGP #duLive TIX: https://t.co/ndQOEk4Xvd
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) September 20, 2016
People on Twitter are pretty excited
The Chemical Brothers, Rhianna AND Lionel Richie at the #AbuDhabiGP. That’ll do pig… that’ll do. #F1
— Katie Grange (@LadyGrange) September 20, 2016
And they are pretty funny too
Lionel Richie headlining #AbuDhabiGP. Trying hard to think of #F1 puns.
All Night Grosjean? McLaren-dless Love? #LionelAtF1 @Sport360
— Mark Lomas (@marklomasSport) September 20, 2016
You’re once, twice, three times… Mercedes. (aiming to win their third year in a row at #AbuDhabiGP) #LionelAtF1
— Scotty G (@ScottyGrayston) September 20, 2016
Oooh, what a feeling, when you’re dancing on the Klien
— Michael Cox (@Zonal_Marking) September 20, 2016
Hello – is it Kimi you’re looking for?
— Rrrrobin Adams (@RobinAdamsZA) September 20, 2016
Some, not so much
Hello? is it me you’re looking for? #LionelAtF1 at the #AbuDhabiGP for a night full of entertainment! pic.twitter.com/YqOX7T2HcE
— Etihad Airways (@EtihadAirways) September 20, 2016