The Italian company , which returns to the elite motorsport after a 20-year absence as official supplier in place of Bridgestone , coated the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi in water for the unprecedented two-night session . Pirelli has been testing its wet - weather tires for the 2011 season in Abu Dhabi . The Marina Marina circuit was coated with sand to withstand rainy conditions . Pedro de la Rosa again drove a Toyota Formula 3 car for the two - hour race .
Pirelli has been testing its wet - weather tires for the 2011 season in Abu Dhabi . The Marina Marina circuit was coated with sand to withstand rainy conditions . Pedro de la Rosa again drove a Toyota Formula 3 car for the two - hour race .