Approximately 50,000 spectators are expected on the November 1 race day. The 5.5km track is straddled by the Yas Hotel and has the longest straight in the sport.
“This will be an historic race of firsts: the first F1 race at Yas Marina Circuit; the first day into evening F1 race - with only one driver who will forever be recognised in F1 history as the winner of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,” said Richard Cregan, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit. “We’ve had an amazing response locally, nationally and internationally and every ticket has been sold.”
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), rights-holder for Formula One in the Middle East and North Africa, has also awarded Abu Dhabi Media Company the rights to broadcast the race live on Abu Dhabi Alriyadiyah 2.
