Inspired by the culture and values of Abu Dhabi combined with cutting-edge innovation and luxury features, it is a truly unique place.

The first Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place from October 30th to November 1st.

Yas Marina Circuit is the perfect combination of style and function. The Formula 1™ track is 5.55km long. This track can be split in to smaller tracks at 3.1km and 2.4 km each which can operate simultaneously where desired.

Approximately 50,000 spectators can view the action on the circuit from the comfort of permanent, covered grandstands and VIP facilities. Yas Marina Circuit is the only motorsports venue in the world where all of the grandstands are covered.

Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will end the 2009 schedule. The first new circuit to get that introduction since 1984-1985 when Estoril, Portugal and Adelaide, Australia where introduced as the last race of the season. There is some amazing news for Formula 1 fans in Abu Dhabi and all around the world. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is coming soon to the state.

An interesting note is that Abu Dhabi got the grand prix and not Dubai, the most famous city of United Arab Emirates. The FIA has signed a seven year contract with the government of Abu Dhabi but F1 is here for much longer, because it is going to generate enormous revenue for the sport. Along with the Abu Dhabi F1 track, a Ferrari theme park is also coming up on the Yas Island. The theme park will consist of hotels, malls, residential apartments and bungalows, marina and a lot more which will facilitate the F1 fraternity and fans during the race. According to Bernie Eccelstone, this track was expected to be the best work of Tilke yet. Tilke has taken his previous experience of constructing F1 tracks into account while constructing this marvellous track.

Designed by the man who created the Bahrain, Sepang and Valencia tracks, the Abu Dhabi circuit gets a course that runs through a hotel, a pit lane that runs under the track, and boasts 20 turns. Around the track will also be Ferrari World, the Yas Island Marina, a water park and sports facilities.

YAS MARINA CIRCUIT MAP



The Main Entrance (02) brings visitors into the heart of the circuit, passing the Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management building (03) before going under the track to the area behind the Main Grandstand (04) which accommodates almost 7000 spectators opposite the Pit Building (05). The Pit Building has 40 garages for teams and officials and is surmounted by exclusive hospitality facilities. The Team Buildings, which house racing team staff and drivers, are immediately behind while the circuit Medical Centre (12) is at the western end.

Images from the 2009 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and other major events will be broadcast to the world from the Media Centre (06) which will service up to 600 journalists and includes a photography suite, cafeteria and roof-top hospitality.

Patrons enjoying the spectacular view from the West Grandstand (07) will be part of another world first: the run-off for cars which fail to negotiate the tight turn at the end of the long straight passes directly underneath them!

In fact every seat on the circuit has a very special view. Spectators in the North Grandstand (15) will enjoy an arena atmosphere at the hairpin, while those in the South Grandstand (09) have one of the greatest panoramas in motorsport, looking out over the 500 room, 5-star Yas Marina Hotel (11), the Marina itself and the Yacht Club (10). The seating on top of the Support Pit Building (08) will not only allow spectators to see the support race action up close but take in a broad sweep of the circuit including critical turns around the Marina.

While everyone at the circuit will feel like a VIP, the 60m solar powered Sun Tower (13) is reserved for VVIPs. The Driving School Building (14), Drag Racing Centre (16), Maintenance Building (17), Karting Centre (18) and Business Park (19) will be busy year-round with access via the North Entrance (20).

Source:
Welcome to Yas Marina Circuit - About Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi F1 track has everything but loopdy loops
http://abudhabi365.com/formula-1/

More Pics - Autoblog
Track Construction Pics - The Official Formula 1 Website

To Book the Tickets - Welcome to Yas Marina Circuit, 2009 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Ticket Purchase Centre

I am still in facing a question mark to book the tickets or not, and sadly I cannot, as i would be in INDIA during October Month and cant take leave after i come back from Annual Leave

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