Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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| The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix Inauguration! |
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a grand event planned in early 2007 to house Formula 1 races attracting tourists and professional teams to compete for Global dominance. The event however was inaugurated as late as 2009. Abu Dhabi houses the all-famous Yas Marina Circuit possesses a mesmerizing experience of day-night races.
The track was initially opted to replace the Canadian and the French Grand Prix and was signed to host the event till 2016. Notwithstanding, the event had been held each year until 2021 when it was decided to exceed the partnership entitlement for Yas Marina Circuit later till 2030. Therefore, the Yas Marina circuit has decided to hold the final race of the F1 season for the next decade.
Yas Marina Circuit Characteristics
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| The F1 season Finale was held at Yas Marina Circuit! |
The Yas Marina Circuit has one of the following characteristics and history as a partner to host the F1 season Finale,
- 14 Finales Held at the circuit
- The total circuit length is 5.281 km (3.281 miles)
- The total laps in Yas Marina Circuit are 58
- The total race length is 306.183 km (190.253 miles)
- Day-Night races
- Fastest Lap: Lando Norris
- Most wins (drivers): Lewis Hamilton
- Most wins (constructors): Mercedes & Redbull
About the Event
The Formula 1 group conducts a series of races Worldwide, known as Grands Prix. The season consists of different races in open wheel, single seat category in which both the teams and drivers compete for Global position. The event consists of a points system used to determine championships for both the drivers and teams, respectively.
The circuits often chosen for any particular event can be both purpose-built circuits or closed public roads (such as Singapore Grand Prix). The races were initially termed the Grand Prize event that evolved into what is now known as the Grand Prix.
The Federation was initially founded in 1950 and since then it has been conducting international races amongst 10 teams and 20 drivers, overall.
F1 Grand Prix teams
(As of 2022)
- Redbull
- Ferrari
- Mercedes
- Alpine
- McLaren
- Alfa Romeo
- Aston Martin
- Haas F1 team
- AlphaTauri
- Williams
F1 Grand Prix Drivers
(As of 2022)
- Redbull: Max Verstappen & Sergio Perez
- Ferrari: Charles Leclerc & Carlos Sainz
- Mercedes: George Russel & Lewis Hamilton
- Alpine: Esteban Ocon & Fernando Alonso
- McLaren: Lando Norris & Daniel Ricciardo
- Alfa Romeo: Valtteri Bottas & Zhou Guanyu
- Aston Martin: Lance Stroll & Sebastian Vettel
- Haas F1 team: Mick Schumacher & Kevin Magnussen
- AlphaTauri: Pierre Gasly & Yuki Tsunoda
- Williams: Nicholas Latifi & Alexander Albon
History of Teams
The event has seen numerous changes over the period, be it a change in the overall rules of the race or most of the compliance strategies forcing a few teams to drop out for good. In 2008-2009, teams such as Honda, Toyota, and BMW withdrew from Formula 1 racing. The remaining teams have ever since been participating for their Global dominance.
Introduction of the DRS
.png "Drag Reduction System (DRS)") |
| The Spoiler opens up to reduce the drag of the vehicle upon activation by the driver |
The Drag Reduction System was introduced within F1 in 2011. The system works by aiming at reducing drag and helping the driver overtake its opponent on the track. The driver is signaled to activate their DRS after crossing the detection point of the track given that the pursuing driver is a second away from their opponent.
Concept of the safety car
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| The racers cannot exceed to the final lap until a safety car has been removed through a green flag! |
The safety car concept is a distinctive feature within the race that follows after a crash or potential safety hazards. Different types of flags are used such as Green, Yellow, and Red to signal drivers about changes within the track. The Red signals a total halt to the race, yellow means that the safety car has been deployed after a minor crash and the green flag follows the Go signal.
Qualifying and Rules
The Qualifying round in F1 is used to determine the Grid positions in the actual race. However, the qualifying round is different from practice sessions as the drivers who score the shortest lap times will be positioned the latest on the grid of the actual race.
Rules often fluctuate within this sport, ranging from refueling facility on track to eliminating such a facility, from High displacement natural aspirated V8 and V12 engines to the Hybrid 3 cylinder lower displacement era, from being able to change tires as per the strategy to not being able to change 13 sets of dry tires, 4 sets of intermediate tires and 3 sets of wet weather tires.
The overall atmosphere of the event
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| Stars aiming for the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts! |
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is all in all an International level event, boasting huge concerts, Hoteling, Networking, and sponsorship events. Therein, the event is one of a kind experience for F1 fans to participate as an observer and be part of numerous other activities.
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit F1 Finale in Abu Dhabi?
Costs for a weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix may vary in terms of different options such as accommodation at hotels, VIP passes, etc. The average cost may range between $950 - $6500 for the weekend.
Is it necessary to be vaccinated for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
The event may still require vaccination authorization for visiting the events held during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Can I take food to the circuit?
The circuit includes numerous points where you may be able to buy food and drinks.
What is the cheapest way to visit the Grand Prix?
Prices for food, travel, and accommodation increase with an increase in demand during the event. Therefore, it is advisable to book some time before the event and avoid expensive suites and restaurants if you're tight on budget.
Can I drink Alcohol at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Yes! The Yas Marina Circuit has cool bars and pop-up restaurants offering numerous kinds of beverages of your liking.
What does my F1 ticket include?
Normally you would prefer to buy a ticket for the whole weekend. This covers two F1 practice sessions usually held on Friday, a third practice session and qualifying round on Saturday, and last but not the least; the main race on Sunday.
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