F1 Abu Dahbi - Speed Race F1

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Abu Dhabi

Banner Abu Dhabi

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.