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
09:45FORMULA 4 UAEPRACTICE SESSION
11:05FORMULA 2PRACTICE SESSION
13:30FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE
15:00FORMULA 2QUALIFYING SESSION
17:00FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE
18:30FORMULA 4 UAEQUALIFYING SESSION
20:30 (approx.)YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTSCHRIS BROWN
SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER
12:15FORMULA 4 UAEFIRST RACE
13:00FORMULA 1PIT STOP PRACTICE
14:30FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE
16:20FORMULA 2SPRINT RACE
18:00FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION
20:30 (approx.)YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTSSHANIA TWAIN
SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER
11:40FORMULA 4 UAESECOND RACE
13:15FORMULA 2FEATURE RACE
14:45FORMULA 1END OF YEAR DRIVERS’ PHOTO
17:00FORMULA 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

Use our handy track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.

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 MARINATRACK STATS
FIRST GRAND PRIX2009
LAP LENGTH5.281 km
LAP RECORD1:26.103 – Max Verstappen (2021)
LAPS58
RACE DISTANCE 306.183 km
TURNS16

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!

Important Information

Emergencies

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

999

Good to Know

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

Customer Service

If you require assistance during the race weekend, feel free to contact our customer service team through the Motorsport Tickets Help Centre.

FAQs

If you have some more queries or would like more information, head over to our FAQs section.