Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit
Track Layout
Circuit Information
2009
Permanent
Anti-clockwise
Lap Record
1:26.103
Max Verstappen (2021)
Historic Photos
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Circuit Designer
Hermann Tilke
Tilke Engineers
Circuit Evolution
Historic Moments
First Abu Dhabi GP
Sebastian Vettel won the inaugural race at the spectacular new Yas Marina Circuit under the lights.
Four-Way Title Decider
Vettel, Alonso, Webber, and Hamilton all had a chance at the title. Vettel won both race and championship from 3rd in standings.
THAT Final Lap
Max Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the final race after a controversial safety car restart to win his first title.
Vettel's Farewell
Sebastian Vettel retired from F1 at Yas Marina, finishing 10th in his final race. An emotional farewell.
Did You Know?
- 1Traditionally hosts the season finale - the only track to hold the final race every year since 2009
- 2Features the iconic Yas Hotel (W Abu Dhabi) which straddles the circuit
- 3Only circuit to run partially underneath a hotel
- 4Race starts in daylight and finishes under lights - a unique twilight transition
- 5The 2021 redesign removed slow chicanes, improving racing and lap times by 10 seconds
- 6The pit lane exit runs through a tunnel underneath the track
First Formula 1 Race
2009
Years of F1 Racing
17
Session Schedule
Free Practice 1
Fri, Dec 4, 11:30 AM
Free Practice 2
Fri, Dec 4, 3:00 PM
Free Practice 3
Sat, Dec 5, 10:30 AM
Qualifying
Sat, Dec 5, 2:00 PM
Race
Sun, Dec 6, 1:00 PM
Historical Weather
Typical Race Weekend Conditions
Temperature
Humidity & Rain Chance
28°C
Avg Air
34°C
Avg Track
55%
Humidity
2%
Rain
Twilight race, starts in daylight ends at night
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