Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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| [[Image:{{{Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg}}}|20px|]] Yas Island | |
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| Laps | 56 |
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| Circuit length | 5.52 (estimated) km (3.23 miles) |
| Race length | 309 (estimated) km (192.0037 miles) |
| Most wins by single driver | N/A |
| Most wins by single constructor | N/A |
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| Winning team | N/A |
| Winning time | N/A |
| Pole time | N/A |
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| Fastest lap | N/A |
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Early in 2007, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was announced at the Abu Dhabi F1 Festival. It is planned to be held in the 2009 season, although there is no date yet. The circuit for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be built on Yas Island, a natural 2,550 hectare island located to the east of Abu Dhabi island. Along with a The World-Class FIA Sanctioned Racetrack , Yas Island will feature a Ferrari theme park, signature hotels, golf courses, a 300,000 square metre retail area and much, much more.
Spectators will enjoy close, competitive racing played out on three distinct sections of the 5.6km race track. These include high speed areas ending in tight overtaking turns, a street section and a marina section, all of which combine to deliver an unrivalled Formula 1™ viewing experience.
It will be one of the longest and most demanding tracks in the world, and will include an iconic grandstand hairpin for the ultimate in spectator entertainment.
The designer of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix track is well respected Formula One track architect Herman Tilke, whilst construction is being managed by one of the UAE’s leading property development companies, ALDAR Property Development Company.
