Formula One Dreams Come True at Iconic Yas Island Marina Circuit

Travellers in search of luxury villas in Abu Dhabi should look to Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi for all their accommodation needs. Occupying a strategic location, this elegant rest provides contemporary amenities and facilities for holidaymakers.

Built at a cost of US $1.3 billon the Yas Marina Circuit is a premier attraction for racing fanatics touring Abu Dhabi. As the host venue of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix the iconic race track or circuit is located within half an hour of Abu Dhabi city centre. Designed by none other than Hermann Tilke himself the locale on Yas Island is a must-experience highlight for all Formula One fans and motor sports enthusiasts.

Boasting the capacity to seat more than 40,000 spectators the Grand Prix Circuit at the venue is 5.5km in length with 21 turns. German racing great Sebastian Vettel holds the lap record on this particular circuit while the short circuit lap record holder is none other than France’s Charles Pic. Measuring in at 4.7km the short circuit encompasses 19 turns. Housing five grandstands named the South Grandstand, West Grandstand, North Grandstand, Main Grandstand and the Marina Grandstand the venue also encompasses a team building, Dragster track, media centre and a VIP tower while the iconic Ferrari World Theme Park is also found within its confines.

Visitors can engage in a variety of driving experiences at the locale including those on board an Aston Martin, Chevrolet Camaro and a Formula Yas 3000 while Junior Drives are also available for younger visitors. The Yas Drift School also offers a variety of driving experiences for die-hard fans while passenger experiences riding in a Mercedes AMG and a drag race on a Chevrolet Camaro or a Yas Three-Seater SuperComp Dragster are also available to visitors.

Home to the Yas Drag Racing Academy, private lessons in driving are also on hand for enthusiasts while the venue’s Kart Zone is a premier go-karting hub in Abu Dhabi complete with state-of-the-art 800m track and many other facilities at reasonable rates.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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