Get ready for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with our Race Ready guides covering everything from the F1 schedule to travelling and accommodation

Welcome to the Race Ready for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix. Whether this be your first or 51st Grand Prix, we think there is nothing better than live motorsport, and want to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of the experience.

Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix weekend schedule 

Not only will racegoers be treated to what has become one of the most iconic races and tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, but Abu Dhabi will also host some of the world’s most famous artists to entertain the crowds at Yas Marina.

Remember that you get free entry into many of the city’s top attractions and concerts at the circuit with your Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket.

THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER
20:30 (approx.)YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTSAVA MAX AND TIESTO
FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER
9 h 45FORMULA 4 UAESÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
11:05FORMULE 2SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
13:30FORMULE 1FIRST PRACTICE
15 hFORMULE 2SESSION DE QUALIFICATION
17 hFORMULE 1SECOND PRACTICE
18:30FORMULA 4 UAESESSION DE QUALIFICATION
20:30 (approx.)YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTSCHRIS BROWN
SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER
12 h 15FORMULA 4 UAEPREMIÈRE COURSE
13 hFORMULE 1PIT STOP PRACTICE
14 h 30FORMULE 1THIRD PRACTICE
16:20FORMULE 2COURSE DE SPRINT
18 hFORMULE 1SESSION DE QUALIFICATION
20:30 (approx.)YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTSSHANIA TWAIN
SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER
11:40FORMULA 4 UAEDEUXIÈME COURSE
13 h 15FORMULE 2COURSE PHARE
14 h 45FORMULE 1END OF YEAR DRIVERS’ PHOTO
17 hFORMULE 1ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
20:30 (approx.)YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTSFOO FIGHTERS

Support races at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi is famous for providing an essential stage for the upcoming drivers of the future to impress on one of the world’s most recognisable tracks. Get ready to enjoy the 14th and final round of Formula 2 in Abu Dhabi.

F2 champion in Abu Dhabi Liam Lawson presented with trophy

Max Verstappen may have already clinched the F1 title but Formula 2 is still locked in an exciting battle. It all comes down to this – will it be Théo Pourchaire or Frederik Vesti who claims the 2023 title at Yas Marina.

Yas Marina Track Map

Utilisez notre plan du circuit très pratique pour organiser votre voyage au mieux. Vous pouvez télécharger l'image ou faire une capture d'écran pour l'avoir sous la main pendant le week-end du Grand Prix.

Abu Dhabi track map

Getting to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix track

It was recently announced that British Airways will bring back their daily flights to Abu Dhabi in 2024. This is great news for those travelling to Abu Dhabi from the UK, as many Motorsport Ticket customers do.

But once your in the UAE capital and settled into your hotel room, it’s time to start planning how to get to the track.

The most recommended form of transport for getting around in a city like Abu Dhabi is taxi. There is an efficient metro network, but the Yas Marina track is not the well connected and taxi are relatively cheap.

All hotels will be able to order taxis for their guests. Simply ask a member of stay at the reception desk.

Yas Marina Track Stats

YAS MARINASTATISTIQUES DE PISTE
PREMIER GRAND PRIX2009
LONGUEUR DU TOUR5.281 km
RECORD DU TOUR1:26.103 – Max Verstappen (2021)
LAPS58
DISTANCE DE LA COURSE 306.183 km
VIRAGES16

Where is the best place to sit at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 

We’ve put together the ultimate guide to choose your seats for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Is it important to be within dashing distance of the concerts after a day at the track? Are you desperate to see the awards ceremony with a good view of the podium?

Check out our Abu Dhabi Grandstand Guide here!

Where to stay at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

There are three main places that traveling fans choose to stay when attending the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The deciding factor is proximity to the track on Yas Island. As expected, the price of accommodation – which is almost exclusively hotels in this part of the world – decreases the further from the circuit you go.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The three main places are Yas Island, just minutes from the Yas Marina circuit, the wider Abu Dhabi area, or Dubai which is between an hour and an hour and a half drive from the track.

Check out our full guide on where to stay in Abu Dhabi here!

Informations importantes

Urgences

If you encounter an emergency situation during your trip, you should call the following number:

999

Bon à savoir

The local currency in United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 4.5 AED. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official language is Arabic but the vast majority of people speak good English.

See the track’s full list of prohibited and permitted items here

Service clientèle

Si vous avez besoin d'aide pendant le week-end de course, n'hésitez pas à contacter notre service client via le Centre d'aide de Motorsport Tickets.

Foire aux questions

Si vous avez d'autres questions ou souhaitez obtenir plus d'informations, rendez-vous dans notre rubrique FAQ.