• Yas Marina Circuit will play host to a historic season finale between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on Sunday

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi: This weekend sees the return of the Middle East’s biggest entertainment weekend as Yas Marina Circuit opened its doors to the sell-out crowd for the beginning of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.

With a once-in-a-generation finale of the 2021 Formula One season due to take place on the newly reconfigured track on Yas Island, fans can look forward to the historic showdown between Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, as the title rivals head to Abu Dhabi level on 369.5 points in the Driver’s World Championship standings in a winner-takes-all final race to conclude a remarkable battle in 2021.

Fans can take in all the action across the weekend, as practice sessions with the teams begin from Friday before qualifying starts on Saturday with the Abu Dhabi Hill open to fans for a full view of the new 5.28km track at the circuit. Sunday will play host to one of the biggest season finales in history, as sparks will fly with history being written as a champion is crowned in Abu Dhabi. 

In an incredible entertainment extravaganza at the 13th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, fans can look forward to the return of the iconic Yasalam After-Race Concerts, as the world’s biggest music stars will take to the stage for some unmissable live performances on Yas Island.

This year will see US R&B star Khalid, British rap star Stormzy and Scottish sensation Lewis Capaldi headlining the iconic Yasalam Concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night respectively.

To close out the monumental F1 race day on 12th December, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legendary group, Foo Fighters taking to the stage on Sunday evening to bring a spectacular finish to what will be one of the biggest entertainment weekends the region has ever seen.

F1® fans will also be able to experience a range of entertainment and cuisine options at Yas Marina Circuit across the weekend, with the all-new appearance to the Pavilion restaurants and a number of activities available in the Oasis Entertainment Zones to families and motorsport enthusiasts alike.

For more information on all the exciting activities for fans to get involved in across the weekend, please visit www.yasmarinacircuit.com 

-Ends-

For more information on the #AbuDhabiGP, please visit www.yasmarinacircuit.com  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasmarinacircuit 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ymcofficial 
Instagram: http://instagram.com/ymcofficial 
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/YasMarinaCircuit 

ABOUT ADMM

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM), with its head office at Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, has created unique, world class experiences across Abu Dhabi since 2009.

ADMM have promoted and delivered globally significant events, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix, alongside over 400 events a year across motorsports, health and fitness, entertainment and major corporate conferences. The company also delivers a significant programme of motorsport retail experiences for business and consumer audiences at Yas Marina Circuit across the year. This combined experience means that ADMM has a region-leading team with expertise in event marketing, communications, promotions and project management.

Such talent firmly positions ADMM as a leader in sports management. The company is now seeking to diversify into activities and strategic ventures beyond Yas Marina Circuit in order to build towards a broader long-term vision aligned with its partners and stakeholders in Abu Dhabi.

ABOUT YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

Yas Marina Circuit is the United Arab Emirates’ most exciting sporting and entertainment multi-purpose venue. Located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the circuit is home to the annual FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX and much more. In addition to the extensive year-round program of professional and grassroots motorsport events and experiences including Drag and Yas Track Nights, the circuit has emerged as a thriving hub for entertainment and community events in the UAE.

As the region’s most technologically advanced facility, the circuit is also a leading MICE venue, regularly hosting a diverse range of corporate meetings, conferences and events. Whether you want to experience the thrill of karting at our Kartzone, driving an Aston Martin GT4 at over 200km/hour on an F1 circuit, work towards your racing license at the Yas Racing School, get fit at TrainYas, participate in one of our many sporting events, or simply catch up with friends at Yas Central, Yas Marina Circuit truly is The Meeting Place of Champions.

Media Contact:
Danielle Burrell
PR Manager, Seven Media,
Mobile: +971 58 592 7199
Email: danielleburrell@sevenmedia.ae 

Send us your press releases to pressrelease.zawya@refinitiv.com

© Press Release 2021

Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.

The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.