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The first Abu Dhabi F1 GP was held in 2009 at the Yas Marina Circuit and will continue to be held there until at least 2030.

The final race of the yar starts at dusk and is run under lights and like Monaco, it is possible to view the race from boats moored trackside if your budget will stretch to that. And the paddock? It’s one of the most picturesque and comes alive at night.

General admission tickets are on the high side (5th most expensive on the calendar) but that does little to dampen demand and come the end of the season, many turn up to this race just for the atmosphere and social scene.

F1 Abu Dhabi Race Start

KYM'S TIP

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There is no way for most to get near the paddock swipe gates used by the drivers. But they drive into the track from the Yas West entrance gate if you care to wait for them there.

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The paddock atmosphere post-race is unique given it’s the end of the season. Adversaries forget their differences, drivers are relaxed and one of the strangest sights involves those crewmembers who are leaving teams. They are sometimes tossed into the marina or “tarred and feathered” and delivered to their new teams amidst much laughter and hilarity.

F1 End of Season Team Change

Accommodation-wise there are a number of hotels on the island withing walking distance of the track. These start at €650/night and go north quickly. The place to be seen is the beautifully lit W Hotel which is part of the track. Come race weekend it’s thumping and pumping. Stunning looking women dressed to the nines along with monied men team up for some wild partying. If you’re a light sleeper this is NOT the hotel for you!

Not too far from the W is a collection of 4 star hotels that are popular over the race weekend albeit at prices 5-8 times higher than normal and one of the newest properties is the Hilton Yas Marina; it looks impressive.

If you have a car or are happy to taxi/Uber to the track there is a bevy of top quality hotels towards the city and traffic normally flows freely.

The Abu Dhabi GP is a showcase for the sport and scrubs up well on TV. If you can get here and you have the budget, book an F1 Experiences package for an unforgettable weekend.

F1 Abu Dhabi Sun

BEHIND THE SCENES F1 VIDEOS

ABOUT THE Abu Dhabi

GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT

The track is situated on Yas Island just a few kilometres from Abu Dhabi’s impressive airport.

Since 2009

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Number of Laps:

58

Circuit Length:

5.281KM

Race Distance:

306.183KM

Lap Record:

1:26.103

Max Verstappen (2021)

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Results 2024

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Carlos
Sainz

2

Lando
Norris

1

Charles
Leclerc

3

Position Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3
1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:23.682 1:23.098 1:22.595
2 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:23.640 1:23.199 1:22.804
3 Carlos Sainz Ferrari 1:23.487 1:22.985 1:22.824
4 Nico Hülkenberg Haas F1 Team 1:23.722 1:23.040 1:22.886
5 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:23.516 1:22.998 1:22.945
6 Pierre Gasly Alpine F1 Team 1:23.548 1:23.086 1:22.984
7 George Russell Mercedes 1:23.678 1:23.283 1:23.132
8 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:23.794 1:23.268 1:23.196
9 Valtteri Bottas Sauber 1:23.481 1:23.341 1:23.204
10 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 1:23.559 1:23.379 1:23.264
11 Yuki Tsunoda RB F1 Team 1:23.735 1:23.419
12 Liam Lawson RB F1 Team 1:23.733 1:23.472
13 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:23.729 1:23.784
14 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:23.302 1:23.833
15 Kevin Magnussen Haas F1 Team 1:23.632 1:23.877
16 Alexander Albon Williams 1:23.821
17 Guanyu Zhou Sauber 1:23.880
18 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:23.887
19 Franco Colapinto Williams 1:23.912
20 Jack Doohan Alpine F1 Team 1:24.105
Position Driver Team Time Points
1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:26:33.291 25
2 Carlos Sainz Ferrari +5.832 18
3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +31.928 15
4 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +36.483 12
5 George Russell Mercedes +37.538 10
6 Max Verstappen Red Bull +49.847 8
7 Pierre Gasly Alpine F1 Team +1:12.560 6
8 Nico Hülkenberg Haas F1 Team +1:15.554 4
9 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +1:22.373 2
10 Oscar Piastri McLaren +1:23.821 1
11 Alexander Albon Williams 0
12 Yuki Tsunoda RB F1 Team 0
13 Guanyu Zhou Sauber 0
14 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 0
15 Jack Doohan Alpine F1 Team 0
16 Kevin Magnussen Haas F1 Team 0
17 Liam Lawson RB F1 Team 0
18 Valtteri Bottas Sauber 0
19 Franco Colapinto Williams 0
20 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 0

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