FAQ

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend will also include the season finales of the Formula 2 and F1 Academy series.

Drivers and team members also attend some parts of the accompanying programme. Our tips on how to meet drivers and how to behave when meeting them can be found here.

Always try to arrive early, especially on Sundays. Expect queues at the arrivals and entrances. The race weekend programme can be found here.

Motorsport is noisy, but earplugs are optional. However, it is recommended to have them with you. If you are going to the circuit with children, always protect their hearing!

No. You must not take any food or drink on the circuit. However, the circuit offers a good selection of refreshments. 

Feel free to bring flags, banners, and other items to support your favourite driver. However, make sure that your equipment does not obstruct the view of other spectators. Pyrotechnics are not allowed on the circuit.

You can take a camping chair to the natural grandstand, but tents, including beach shelters, are not allowed.

In practice, this is possible, but it is highly recommended that you also have it printed (treat them as banknotes!). An electronic version may not be accepted by the organiser. If you choose to have the ticket only on your mobile phone, you must have it saved on your phone and do not rely, for example, on retrieving it from an email. Mobile signal and data services may be down during the weekend. 

If you have a ticket for the grandstand, you can get to it through the appropriate entrance. Take a look at the circuit map. With a general admission ticket, you can enter selected zones. Seat tickets always have reserved seats.

Yes, the circuit accepts cash and most credit cards.

Yes, but you can only take photos for personal and non-commercial purposes. Professional cameras, especially video cameras are prohibited. All types of drones are prohibited. Using a drone can be considered a criminal offence by the local police!

No, pets are not allowed (except for service animals).

Yes, but only at the entry gates.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is held at the Yas Marina Circuit located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The circuit is located nearby Abu Dhabi International Airport.

You can take a taxi to the circuit. If you have a rental car, we recommend parking at YAS Mall and then continuing by shuttle or on foot.

Yes. The F1 weekend in Abu Dhabi includes concerts by well-known musicians. In the past, for example, Foo Fighters and Rihanna have performed at the Yas Marina Circuit. Ticket holders for the F1 race get free entry to the concerts.