The Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, is believed to be the most expensive F1 track ever built, with a reputed construction cost in 2009 in excess of €800m ($1bn).
No expense was spared for the construction of the purpose-built facility on a man-made island. Its most distinctive feature is the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel which sits atop the track, and bridges it between turns 18 and 19. Another unique feature is the pit lane exit, which passes underneath the circuit by means of a tunnel.The generally slow nature of the layout, despite two long straights, means it has been slow to win favour with drivers. However the top-class nature of its facilities, such as the luxury of air-conditioned garages, makes it popular with paddock inhabitants. And the unique spectacle of sun setting during the races makes for a picturesque venue.
Two changes to the track’s layout are being made for its race at the end of the 2021 F1 season.
Yas Marina track data
| Lap data | |
| Lap length | 5.554km (3.451 miles) |
| Race laps | 55 |
| Race distance | 305.355km (189.739 miles) |
| Pole position | Right-hand side of the track |
| Lap record* | 1’40.279 (Sebastian Vettel, 2009) |
| Fastest lap | 1’34.779 (Lewis Hamilton, 2019, qualifying three) |
| Maximum speed | 339kph (210.645 mph) |
| Distance from grid to turn one | 305m |
| Car performance | |
| Full throttle | 63% |
| Longest flat-out section | 1233m |
| Downforce level | High |
| Gear changes per lap | 56 |
| Fuel use per lap | 1.82kg |
| Time penalty per lap of fuel | 0.04s |
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
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Video lap of Yas Marina
Track map of Yas Marina
Yas Marina images
