Drift AllStars kick off 2016 GP season at Yas Marina Circuit - in pictures

Sultan Keyto competes at Yas Marina Circuit on Friday.

Andrius Asilliaukas drives his car into the pit area during the Drift Allstars battle at the North Circuit at Yas.

Motor drift fans line up to watch the Drift Allstars battle.

Sultan Al Qassimi competes at Yas Marina circuit.

Sultan Keyto was among the drivers to participate in the Drift Allstars.

Nigel Colfer drifts on the circuit during the qualification round.

Drivers participating in the Drift Allstars line up their cars before hitting the track.

The drift battle included 20 drifters from the GCC and 10 international drifters.

Motor drift fans line up to watch the Drift Allstars battle.

The Drift AllStars kicked off the 2016 GP season in a sideways, action-packed spectacle of burnt rubber with a field featuring 20 drift cars from the GCC and 10 international drivers.