What is Abu Dhabi race track called?
Yas Marina Circuit
Capacity | 60,000 |
FIA Grade | 1 (GP layout) 2 (corkscrew layout) |
Owner | Government of Abu Dhabi |
Operator | Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management |
Grand Prix Circuit (2021–present) |
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How many F1 races are in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Race information | |
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Number of times held | 13 |
First held | 2009 |
Most wins (drivers) | Lewis Hamilton (5) |
Most wins (constructors) | Mercedes (6) |
How long is Abu Dhabi track?
5.554 km
Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
First Grand Prix | 2009 |
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Circuit length | 5.554 km |
Number of laps | 55 |
Race distance | 305.355 km |
Lap record | 1:39.283 – Hamilton (2019) |
Is Abu Dhabi a high speed track?
Its most distinctive feature is the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel which sits atop the track, and bridges it between turns 18 and 19….Yas Marina track data.
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Lap length | 5.554km (3.451 miles) |
Fastest lap | 1’34.779 (Lewis Hamilton, 2019, qualifying three) |
Maximum speed | 339kph (210.645 mph) |
Is Yas Marina a night race?
Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver at Yas Marina Circuit, with five victories. Uniquely, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the only Formula 1 race to take place at dusk. The race begins at 5:10pm local time, around 20 minutes before sunset.
Is Abu Dhabi a Mercedes or Redbull track?
Mercedes has thrived in Abu Dhabi historically, although last year it was the one circuit where Red Bull was able to have the advantage both in qualifying and the race on merit.