Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi GP
Yas Marina Circuit

Laps 55
Circuit length 3.451 miles
Race length 189.810 miles
First held 2009

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was announced in early 2007 at the Abu Dhabi F1 Festival in the United Arab Emirates. Yet another track designed by German Hermann Tilke held at the Yas Marina Circuit.

The race was Formula One’s first ever day-night race, starting at 17:00 local time. Floodlights used to illuminate the circuit were switched on from the start of the event to ensure there is a seamless transition from daylight to darkness.

The Yas Marina Circuit is located on Yas Island — a 2,550 hectares island on the east coast of Abu Dhabi — and the 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the first major event to take place on the circuit.