The field for the event has also been diminished by one with the absence of the No. 6 Matech Ford following its heavy crash in qualifying at Abu Dhabi and the continuing recovery of its driver Natacha Gachnang.
Peserta di lapangan juga berkurang satu akibat absennya No. 6 Matech Ford setelah kecelakaan berat si kualifikasi di Abu Dhabi dan proses pemulihan dari pembalapnya Natacha Gachnang.