{"id":7749,"date":"2023-10-31T09:38:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T09:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/?p=7749"},"modified":"2024-08-09T15:49:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T14:49:00","slug":"raceready-abudhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/raceready-abudhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Race Ready: Abu Dhabi F1 Schedule and Travel Guide 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to the Race Ready for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix<\/a><\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix weekend schedule <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only will racegoers be treated to what has become one of the most iconic races and tracks on the Formula 1 calendar<\/a>, but Abu Dhabi will also host some of the world\u2019s most famous artists to entertain the crowds at Yas Marina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that you get free entry into many of the city’s top attractions and concerts<\/a> at the circuit with your Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/th>THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER<\/th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
20:30 (approx.)<\/td>YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTS<\/td>AVA MAX AND TIESTO<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER<\/th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
09:45<\/td>FORMULA 4 UAE<\/td>PRACTICE SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
11:05<\/td>FORMULA 2<\/td>PRACTICE SESSION <\/td><\/tr>
13:30<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>FIRST PRACTICE <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
15:00<\/td>FORMULA 2<\/td>QUALIFYING SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
17:00<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>SECOND PRACTICE<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
18:30<\/td>FORMULA 4 UAE<\/td>QUALIFYING SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
20:30 (approx.)<\/td>YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTS<\/td>CHRIS BROWN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER<\/th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
12:15<\/td>FORMULA 4 UAE<\/td>FIRST RACE <\/td><\/tr>
13:00<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>PIT STOP PRACTICE <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
14:30<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>THIRD PRACTICE<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16:20<\/td>FORMULA 2<\/td>SPRINT RACE<\/td><\/tr>
18:00<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>QUALIFYING SESSION<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
20:30 (approx.)<\/td>YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTS<\/td>SHANIA TWAIN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER<\/th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
11:40<\/td>FORMULA 4 UAE<\/td>SECOND RACE<\/td><\/tr>
13:15<\/td>FORMULA 2<\/td>FEATURE RACE<\/td><\/tr>
14:45<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>END OF YEAR DRIVERS’ PHOTO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
17:00<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
20:30 (approx.)<\/td>YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTS<\/td>FOO FIGHTERS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Support races at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"F2<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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 Th\u00e9o Pourchaire or Frederik Vesti who claims the 2023 title at Yas Marina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yas Marina Track Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Abu<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix track<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All hotels will be able to order taxis for their guests. Simply ask a member of stay at the reception desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yas Marina Track Stats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
YAS MARINA<\/th>TRACK STATS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
FIRST GRAND PRIX<\/td>2009<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
LAP LENGTH<\/td>5.281 km<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
LAP RECORD<\/td>1:26.103 –<\/strong> Max Verstappen (2021)<\/td><\/tr>
LAPS<\/td>58<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
RACE DISTANCE <\/td>306.183 km<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
TURNS<\/td>16<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where is the best place to sit at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out our Abu Dhabi Grandstand Guide here!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Where to stay at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Abu<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out our full guide on where to stay in Abu Dhabi here!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Important Information <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emergencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you encounter an emergency situation during your trip, you should call the following number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

999<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to Know<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The local currency in United Arab Emirates Dirham<\/strong> (AED). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 4.5 AED<\/strong>. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official language is Arabic<\/strong> but the vast majority of people speak good English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the track’s full list of <\/a><\/em>prohibited<\/em><\/a><\/strong> and <\/a><\/em>permitted<\/em><\/a><\/strong> <\/a><\/em>items<\/em><\/a><\/strong> here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customer Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you require assistance during the race weekend, feel free to contact our customer service team through the Motorsport Tickets Help Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have some more queries or would like more information, head over to our FAQs section<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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