F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021

Plans to develop Yas Island were announced in 2006 in an attempt to make the location a tourist destination, with particular focus placed on creating a race track. The 5.5km ultramodern circuit debuted in 2009, with several eye-catching facilities built on the man-made island.

The marina area harkens back to the walls of Monte Carlo, while part of the circuit actually passes under the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel. All of the grandstands are covered to protect spectators from the blistering desert sun, while the pit building features 40 air-conditioned garages to keep teams cool despite the pressure to perform.

As for the track, passing has proven to be difficult with track position and a balanced car key to victory. Although the track features a 1.2km long straight between Turns 7 and 8, much of the track is composed of mostly medium or slow speed corners which makes the Yas Marina circuit a technical challenge for all the drivers on the grid.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020

Max Verstappen dominated the event, taking pole from Valtteri Bottas and leading every lap of the race en route to his second win of the season. Bottas and Lewis Hamilton rounded out the podium while Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz came home in fifth and sixth, securing McLaren’s third place finish in the Constructors’ Championship ahead of Racing Point.

When is the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the F1 calendar?
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on the weekend of December 10-12 and will be the 23rd race of the Formula 1 season. The first two free practice sessions will take place on December 10 with qualifying on Saturday December 4 at 14:00 CET.

What time does the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start?
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix starts on Sunday December 12, 2021 at 14:00 CET. The race can be followed live on RacingNews365’s live blog and via television on Fox Sports Channels.