Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event. The first race took place on 1 November 2009, held at the Hermann Tilke-designed Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, near Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
The main straight
Turn 7 (2009–2021), Turn 5 (2021–present)
Differences between the 2009 and 2021 layouts
Yas Marina Circuit
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The Yas Marina Circuit is the venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke, and is situated on Yas Island, near Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Yas Marina was the second of four Formula One tracks in the Middle East, with the first being in Bahrain and subsequent tracks in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
A satellite image of the circuit, as it appeared in 2018
The main straight
Turn 7 (October 2009–June 2021), Turn 5 (November 2021–present)
Differences between the 2009 and 2021 layouts, with the new layout in black