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Yas Marina Circuit

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · First GP: 2009

Yas Marina Circuit is a 3.281 mi circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, featuring 16 turns. It has hosted 17 Grand Prix races since 2009.

Track Layout

Track Specs

3.281 mi

Length

16

Turns

Anti-clockwise

Direction

2 m

Altitude

Lap Record

1:25.637

Kevin Magnussen (2024)

Typical Race Weather (December)

77.0°F

Avg Temp

60%

Humidity

0.20 in

Rainfall

5%

Rain Chance

GP History

17

Total Races

1

Race Title

2030

Contract Until

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix2009–2025

Circuit Record Book

17

Total Races

7

Different Winners

5

Most Wins

Typically dry

Weather

Lap Record

1:25.637Kevin Magnussen (2024)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Lewis Hamilton5

2011–2019

2
Max Verstappen5

2020–2025

3
Sebastian Vettel3

2009–2013

4
Kimi Räikkönen1

2012

5
Nico Rosberg1

2015

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Red Bull8

2009–2025

2
Mercedes6

2014–2019

3
McLaren2

2011–2024

4
Lotus F11

2012

Longest Win Streak

Max Verstappen

4 consecutive wins (2020–2023)

Sebastian Vettel: 2 wins (2009–2010)

Lewis Hamilton: 2 wins (2018–2019)

Race Weather Profile

Rain probability5%
Avg temp77.0°F
Humidity60%
Rainfall0.20 in

Most recent winner: Max Verstappen (2025, Red Bull)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
2025Abu Dhabi Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2024Abu Dhabi Grand PrixLando NorrisMcLaren
2023Abu Dhabi Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2022Abu Dhabi Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2021Abu Dhabi Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2020Abu Dhabi Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2019Abu Dhabi Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMercedes
2018Abu Dhabi Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMercedes
2017Abu Dhabi Grand PrixValtteri BottasMercedes
2016Abu Dhabi Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMercedes
2015Abu Dhabi Grand PrixNico RosbergMercedes
2014Abu Dhabi Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMercedes
2013Abu Dhabi Grand PrixSebastian VettelRed Bull
2012Abu Dhabi Grand PrixKimi RäikkönenLotus F1
2011Abu Dhabi Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMcLaren
2010Abu Dhabi Grand PrixSebastian VettelRed Bull
2009Abu Dhabi Grand PrixSebastian VettelRed Bull

Circuit Analysis

At 3.0 turns per kilometre it has a corner density close to the 2026 average, where the calendar average is 3.2. It is on the 2026 calendar.

Our race model rates it as one of the easier circuits on the calendar to pass on, which shapes how much qualifying position is worth here.

Across 17 Grands Prix here, 7 different drivers have won. Lewis Hamilton leads with 5 wins, and Red Bull is the most successful team with 8. 12 of 17 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P1.4 on the grid on average. Since 2016, 11% of starters here have failed to finish (10 races).

Race weekends here have historically fallen in December, with an average of 25°C, 60% humidity and a 5% chance of rain. Wind averages 20 km/h.

Where is Yas Marina Circuit located?

Yas Marina Circuit is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

When did Yas Marina Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Yas Marina Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2009.

How long is the Yas Marina Circuit circuit?

The Yas Marina Circuit circuit is 5.281 km long with 16 turns.

What is the lap record at Yas Marina Circuit?

The Formula 1 lap record at Yas Marina Circuit is 1:25.637, set by Kevin Magnussen in 2024.

Who has won the most races at Yas Marina Circuit?

Max Verstappen leads all drivers with 5 wins at Yas Marina Circuit.