Trackside at Yas Marina – 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Information & recommendation concerning the race program, amenities and trackside occasions at Yas Marina Circuit for F1 followers attending the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final race of the season on December 5-7

Dates are additionally confirmed for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 4-6

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Yas Island Marina is a veritable playground for the F1 fanatic, adrenaline junkie and gastronome. Along with the F1 circuit, the island complicated additionally boasts a world-class marina rivaling Monaco for glamor, three enormous theme parks (Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld & Warner Bros World), Etihad Area for live shows, buying, eating places and extra! Many of the on-track motion takes place within the afternoon, leaving you with the morning to take a look at the remainder of the island’s sights.

Must Know

Obtain the “Abu Dhabi GP” app, the place you may add your digital race tickets, examine timings for on-track motion, fan zones and live shows, enter competitions, and make the most of maps and wayfinding instructions for parking, drop-off factors and shuttles.

In case you are planning to attend a number of of the nightly live shows at Etihad Park, you will have to have your ticket scanned at an AskYAS data level throughout the circuit on the day to gather a wristband for entry. It’s advisable to do that as early as doable on the day, as the provision of wristbands is restricted to the capability of the live performance venue. (For the Eminem live performance in 2024, wristbands have been already unavailable from the early afternoon.)

In case you are driving a automotive, loads of free parking is accessible at Yas Mall. From there you may take a free inside shuttle bus to your grandstand or hospitality suite.

Alcohol is accessible for buy within the fan zones, however just for company aged 21+.

Entry & Orientation at Yas Marina Circuit

Seven entry gates present entry to the circuit on the primary entry street which runs across the North and West of the circuit.

Free shuttle buses run usually between the entrances and supply easy accessibility to all the grandstands, marina, motels, Etihad Park (the place the live shows are held) and Ferrari World.

To enter the Primary Grandstand and essential F1 Fan Zone (Oasis), you must enter by way of Gate 14 and stroll by way of the tunnel to the within of the circuit and use Gate 16.

Getting There & Round has extra details about attending to Yas Marina circuit. Upon getting into the circuit, you may be topic to airport-style safety screening.

The total listing of prohibited gadgets at Yas Marina Circuit are listed on the finish of this publish.

Tremendous Thursday

Circuit gates are open for “Tremendous Thursday” from 10:00-21:00. The Primary F1 Fan Zone and the West Oasis are additionally open on Thursday from 10:00-21:00, whereas the North Fan Zone & Oasis are open from 18:00-00:30, the identical timings as for the Etihad Park live performance venue. All instances listed below are TBC for 2025.

In a change to earlier years, three pit lane walks might be staged on Thursday on the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; two morning classes from 10:30-11:45 and 12:35-13:45, and a night session from 18:40-19:25. These pit lane walks are solely open to holders of 4-day tickets for the race weekend. A restricted variety of ‘quick monitor’ tickets might be out there to buy for the morning pit lane stroll.

Further Pit Lane Walks

On Thursday night, a further pit lane stroll (along with guided excursions of the monitor) will happen for chosen F1 Experiences company (Starter and Hero packages) on Thursday night. From Friday to Sunday, company within the Method 1 Paddock Membership will be capable to participate in day by day pit lane walks at chosen instances, see full schedule under.

2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Schedule

2025 On-Observe Timetable: The total on-track schedule for the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP has been confirmed by Method 1 and is listed under.

2025 Assist Classes: Method 2 will stage the final two races of its 2025 season at Yas Marina in 2025. Further help classes would be the FIA Method 4 UAE Championship and Masters Historic.

Sundown: The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is F1’s solely twilight race. Sundown on race weekend is at roughly 17:37 native time.

Friday, December 5

09:00-09:30: FIA Method 4 UAE – Follow Session

10:05-10:30: Masters Historic – Follow Session

11:05-11:50: Method 2 – Follow Session

12:00-13:00: Paddock Membership – Observe Tour & Pit Lane Stroll

12:30-13:00: Pirelli Sizzling Laps

13:30-14:30: Method 1 Free Follow 1 (FP1)

15:00-15:30: Method 2 – Qualifying Session

16:00-16:30: FIA Method 4 UAE – Qualifying Session

17:00-18:00: Method 1 – Free Follow 2 (FP2)

18:30-18:55: Paddock Membership – Observe Tour & Pit Lane Stroll

Saturday, December 6

11:25-11:55: FIA Method 4 UAE – First Race (25 minutes + 1 Lap)

13:05-13:35: Paddock Membership – Observe Tour & Pit Lane Stroll

13:35-14:05: Pirelli Sizzling Laps

14:30-15:30: Method 1 – Free Follow 3 (FP3)

16:15-17:05: Method 2 – Dash Race (23 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)

18:00-19:00: Method 1 – Qualifying

19:45-20:10: Masters Historic – First Race (20 minutes)

20:25-21:10: Paddock Membership – Observe Tour & Pit Lane Stroll

21:10-22:10: F1 Experiences – Grid Stroll & Trophy Picture

Sunday, December 7

10:05-10:30: Masters Historic – Second Race (20 minutes)

11:20-11:50: FIA Method 4 UAE – Second Race (25 minutes + 1 Lap)

12:05-12:35: Pirelli Sizzling Laps

13:15-14:20: Method 2 – Function Race (33 Laps or 60 minutes + 1 Lap)

14:45-15:45: Paddock Membership – Pit Lane Stroll

15:00-15:30: Drivers’ Parade

16:44-16:46: Nationwide Anthem

17:00-19:00: Method 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 (58 Laps or 2 hours)

Yas Marina F1 Concert events

Concert events are held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at Etihad Park (beforehand Du Area), which is positioned between the North Grandstand and Ferrari World. Constructed into the spectacular southern “claw” of Ferrari World, the most important roofed construction on earth, Etihad Park is a primarily out of doors live performance venue with glorious amenities, together with meals vans and bars serving alcohol.

Race organisers have introduced Katy Perry, Submit Malone, Metallica and Benson Boone because the headline acts on the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. On the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the live shows have been headlined by Peggy Gou & Teddy Swims (Thursday), Maroon 5 (Friday), Eminem (Saturday), and Muse (Sunday).

Please word that the Yasalam live shows are held at Etihad Park and never at Etihad Area, a bigger live performance venue a brief stroll south of the circuit, which might trigger confusion for some followers. Gates to the live shows open at 18:00, however the primary headline acts usually don’t come on till round 21:00. The live shows usually end by round 23:00. To have the ability to entry the live performance venue, you’ll must have your ticket scanned at an AskYAS data level throughout the circuit and acquire a wristband. Gates to the Etihad Park live performance zone are open from 18:00-00:30 on Thursday and 18:00-00:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (TBC for 2025). Golden Circle upgrades for the live shows, which give precedence views close to the entrance of the stage plus fast-track entry to the world, at the moment are out there in our ticket store.

As a result of demand for followers eager to attend the Eminem live performance on the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP, live performance wristbands have been unavailable from late afternoon on the day of the live performance, and plenty of followers weren’t in a position to attend. It’s price remembering that wristbands are equipped on a ‘first come, first served foundation’ and may run out for widespread live shows. In case you are planning to attend that night’s live performance, it’s price getting a wristband as early as doable.

Yas Island Theme Parks

Yas Island is house to 3 world-class theme parks. One of the best recognized amongst F1 followers is Ferrari World, positioned underneath an enormous pink roof with the well-known prancing horse brand subsequent to the monitor. On the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 3 and 4-day ticket holders obtain complimentary 1-day entry to a Yas Island theme park of their alternative: Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, or the immersive teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Ticket holders additionally obtain complimentary entry to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan. =

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Based mostly on our personal expertise, Ferrari World is price trying out to experience the world’s quickest rollercoaster (Method Rossa, which hits speeds of as much as 240 km/hr and is superb!) however fairly underwhelming in any other case, making it arduous to justify the excessive ticket costs. There are some legendary Ferraris on show, however you may see equally superior supercars all over the place within the UAE, and the rides, video games, galleries and experiences won’t maintain you busy a lot past an hour or two. Your children will most likely disagree with our evaluation. Open from 11:00-20:00 daily. Grownup tickets from 310 AED. Be taught Extra.

Yas Waterworld

Boasting 43 rides, slides and sights, Yas Marina is a large water park unfold over 15 hectares on Yas Island. Normal Admission prices 240 AEd ($65) for these over 1.1m tall. Junior Admission for these underneath 1.1m tall is round 20% cheaper. Yas Waterworld is open from 10:00-19:00. Grownup tickets from 270 AED. Be taught Extra.

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi

The latest addition to Yas Marina is dedicated to the characters of the well-known Hollywood studio, together with Looney Tunes, DC Comics & Hanna-Barbera. It accommodates 29 rides plus day by day reveals, eating places, retailers and different sights. Open daily from 10:00-20:00. Grownup tickets from 310 AED. Be taught Extra.

Yas Marina

No go to to the Yas Marina circuit could be full with out a go to to the Marina itself. Monaco meets the Center East because the wealthy and well-known collect on superyachts and in unique bars and eating places to observe the motion. Extremely, entrance is free on Grand Prix weekend (even should you don’t have an F1 ticket), although you may’t go too far with out the correct credentials. There’s even a small part of monitor the place you may watch the motion on the skin of Flip 19.

Wish to get your personal sundown images that the circuit is legendary for? Head to the realm outdoors the monitor (close to the apex of Flip 19) earlier than the doorway to the Marina, and be a part of the official photographers. There are some timber and a fence, however you will get uninterrupted photographs. No F1 ticket required! Don’t overlook that sundown is at round 17:30 native time (throughout FP2 on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday).

Yas Marina Circuit Services & Fan Zones

Yas Marina is a contemporary circuit and the amenities are world class. Fan zones and Oasis areas (with meals and drinks on the market) are positioned behind most grandstands at Yas Marina Circuit. The most important fan zone and Oasis space is positioned behind the Primary Grandstand. Further fan zones with foods and drinks are positioned behind the North Grandstand (North Oasis), the West Grandstand (West Oasis) and Abu Dhabi Hill, and at last behind the Marina and South Grandstands (South & Marina Oasis).

Foods and drinks are pretty fairly priced (alcohol is accessible for these aged 21+, however costly), although the meals choice is generally restricted to fast-food kind choices. Please word that company are inspired to make use of contactless types of cost on the circuit. In order for you a greater collection of meals you may head to the Yas Mall subsequent to Ferrari World (reasonably priced eats) or try the eateries in Yas Marina (not so reasonably priced eats). Bookings are suggested on race weekend for the eating places at Yas Marina.

The primary F1 Fan Zone behind the Primary Grandstand hosts live shows, DJ performances, interactive shows and F1 driver Q&As. The freshest details about what’s occurring within the F1 Fan Zone might be discovered on the “Abu Dhabi GP” app. The F1 drivers take part in a Fan Discussion board with driver interviews on the stage in the primary fan zone on Friday and Saturday (usually between 11:00-12:00 on each Friday and Saturday). Get there early if you wish to be near the stage.

Prohibited Objects on the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Alcohol

Animals (besides service animals to help company with disabilities)

Bottles, cans, thermos flasks and beverage containers of any sort besides the refillable water containers

Meals is strictly prohibited (excluding child meals and meals required for medical functions)

Umbrellas (until bought throughout the venue)

Firearms, knives and weapons of any sort

Fireworks / Flares / Laser Lights

Musical devices, sound amplifying units together with loudhailers, air horns or comparable units

Video cameras and using video succesful units together with GoPro or comparable units

Cameras – inclusive of digital camera lens – exceeding 30 cm

Chairs, stools or different seating units

Any massive article that can’t be positioned underneath a seat

The carriage and operation of drones (or any such plane) is prohibited

Rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards, bicycles or scooters

Flags with handles exceeding 1 metre, or include profanity or messages that could possibly be deemed offensive

Cooler packing containers (arduous or delicate), picnic hampers and huge backpacks

Any gadget that within the opinion of administration has the potential to trigger harm, harm to the venue or public nuisance