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First Grand Prix

2009

Number of Laps

58

Circuit Length

5.281 km

Race Distance

306.183 km

Lap Record

1:25.637



Yas Marina Circuit

History and Construction

  • Designed by Hermann Tilke and opened in 2009, it was the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix event.
  • It is located on a 2,550 hectare artificial island. Its construction was carried out on a reclaimed land base.
  • Yas Marina was a pioneer in Formula 1 by being the first circuit to host an event that starts at dusk and finishes at night.
  • The circuit is integrated with the W Abu Dhabi Yas Island Hotel, which extends over the track, and the Yas Marina.
  • The circuit features modern and safe infrastructure, including a pit lane exit tunnel that runs beneath the track.

Design and Features

  • Yas Marina is one of the few Formula 1 tracks that is driven counterclockwise.
  • Before the 2021 modifications, the circuit was notable for its 1.2-kilometer straight connecting Turns 7 and 8.
  • The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is ​​the only event of the season that starts in daylight and finishes at night.
  • The circuit is home to the world's fastest roller coaster, and the Yas Waterworld water park is located just beyond the track.
  • A longer pit stop means more lost time, forcing teams to manage their pit stops with great precision.

Key Facts

  • With a length of 5.281 kilometers and 16 corners, it was modified in 2021 to improve overtaking and race flow.
  • The official race lap record is held by Kevin Magnussen (Haas) with a time of 1:25.637, set in 2024.
  • The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is ​​run over 58 laps, covering a total distance of 306.183 kilometers.
  • Since 2014, the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit has consistently hosted the season finale of the Formula 1 championship.
  • The venue has a capacity for around 60,000 spectators.




  • PRACTICE 1: 13:30 - 13:30
  • PRACTICE 2: 17:00 - 18:00
  • PRACTICE 3: 14:30 - 15:30
  • QUALIFYING: 18:00 - 19:00
  • RACE: 17:00 - >>>
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