| Yas Marina Circuit (2021–present) | |
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| Race information | |
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| Number of times held | 15 |
| First held | 2009 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Lewis Hamilton (5) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Red Bull Racing (7) |
| Circuit length | 5.281 km (3.281 miles) |
| Race length | 306.183 km (190.253 miles) |
| Laps | 58 |
| Last race (2023) | |
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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Arabic: سباق جائزة أبوظبي الكبرى) is a Formula One motor racing event. The first race took place on 1 November 2009, held at the Hermann Tilke-designed Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, near Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.[1]
The Iconic W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island is over the short strait between turn 13 and 14. It was announced in early 2007 at the Abu Dhabi F1 Festival. On 25 June 2008, the FIA announced the provisional 2009 Formula One calendar including the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the 19th and final race of the season on 15 November. On 5 November 2008, however, it was announced that the race would be held as the season finale on 1 November, two weeks before the initially planned date, as the 17th and final race.[2] The event has been held every year since, and is due to take place at the Yas Marina Circuit until at least 2030.[3]
The inaugural race was Formula One's first day–night race, starting at 17:00 local time. Floodlights used to illuminate the circuit were switched on from the start of the event to ensure a seamless transition from daylight to darkness.[4] Subsequent Abu Dhabi Grands Prix have also been day–night races.
- ^ "Yas Marina Circuit construction progressing". gulfnews.com. 29 October 2009. Archived from the original on 29 January 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
- ^ "World Motor Sport Council – Decisions". fia.com. 29 October 2009. Archived from the original on 21 June 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
- ^ "Formula 1 renews Abu Dhabi Grand Prix contract until 2030". f1.com. 9 December 2021. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi confirms 5 pm race start". autosport.com. 29 October 2009. Archived from the original on 26 June 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2009.