ONE LAST LAP UNDER THE LIGHTS.
YAS MARINAYas Marina Circuit
The marina is the backdrop. The long straights and heavy stops are the business. Yas Marina asks for a clean exit before every big run.
THE RACE WEEKENDThe lap, in numbers.
RACE LAP RECORD
1:25.637QUALIFYING BENCHMARK
1:22.109THE MODERN LAYOUT
2009Yas Marina opened in 2009. Changes before the 2021 race shortened and reshaped the lap.
Race lap records and qualifying laps are different measures. Facts checked 2026-11-04. Official F1 circuit facts. Qualifying benchmark source · Opening dates refer to the venue’s origins; layouts may have changed.
Where the lap is won. And lost.
TURN 5 → TURN 6
Set up the attack.
A slow corner launches the long straight. The braking zone at the far end is a key passing opportunity.
THE BANKED TURN 9
Follow the arc.
The revised circuit’s banked corner is one of the defining features of the modern layout.
TURNS 10–12
Brake and turn.
The drivers arrive with lateral load still in the car. Getting the braking and line right takes careful judgement.
Abu Dhabi, on your clock.
4 December – 6 December 2026
ROUND 23| Session | Track date | Track time | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 4 Dec | 13:30 | — |
| Practice 2 | Fri 4 Dec | 17:00 | — |
| Practice 3 | Sat 5 Dec | 14:30 | — |
| Qualifying | Sat 5 Dec | 18:00 | — |
| Race | Sun 6 Dec | 17:00 | — |
Saved schedule from Jolpica, checked 2026-11-04. Times may change. Track time zone: Asia/Dubai · Your time zone: your device’s time zone. Your date is shown when it differs from the track date.
Less guesswork. More racing.
GETTING IN
Start with your gate.
Check the gate and transport instructions attached to your ticket before setting off. The nearest entrance on a map may not be the entrance for your grandstand.
Allow time for the walk and security checks. Confirm current access, permitted items and accessibility arrangements with the organiser.
EVENT & ACCESS INFORMATIONCHOOSING A VIEW
Different seats. Different race.
The West Grandstand covers the Turn 6 action. The Main Grandstand gives the start-finish view; higher seats can offer more shade.
Check the current seating plan and the view from your exact block. Ticket categories and sightlines can change between events.
F1’S CIRCUIT & VIEWING GUIDEWhat should I check before travelling?
Your ticket gate, current transport arrangements, entry rules and weather forecast. Confirm accessibility and permitted items with the organiser.
Is the lap record the fastest lap ever driven here?
No. A race lap record is set during a Grand Prix. Qualifying laps happen under different conditions and are a separate benchmark.
