Abu Dhabi: Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday announced that demand for tickets to the 2015 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix remained strong across the summer period and expects brisk sales as the race weekend approaches.
The organisers say that already some ticket categories for The Lounge North, Abu Dhabi Hill and West Grandstand have sold out completely, with limited availability remaining across individual ticket categories in both the West Grandstand and Marina Grandstand.
With fewer than 10 weeks remaining, Yas Marina Circuit is urging racing fans to purchase their tickets sooner rather than later in order to avoid disappointment as this year’s capacity of 60,000 is well on course to sell out ahead of schedule.
With a tagline of ‘Go Beyond’ for 2015, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the world’s only twilight race and is one of the most glamorous and exciting races in the Formula 1 calendar. Interest from fans in overseas markets is also driving demand for a variety of packages. Last year, international fans made up almost 50 per cent of the total visitor numbers and 2015’s race is expected to attract a similar split.
Corporate guests have also reacted positively to this year’s enhanced hospitality packages, with the all-new Marsa suites being snapped up by companies as ideal networking and client entertainment options. Other corporate hospitality packages – Marina Bay Suites, Al Dhiyafah and Al Jood, as well as the Paddock Club, Trackside and Sundown Terraces – are all on course to sell out, say organisers.
“We have already reached capacity across a selection of ticket packages for the 2015 weekend,” said Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit. “With an incredible sporting and entertainment experience that keeps improving every year, we are seeing continued strong demand from both local and international F1 fans.
“This is our seventh Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and each year our reputation as one of the best racing weekends grows, driving more and more demand from people living in the region and overseas. We are delighted with the sales so far and I would urge anyone thinking of purchasing a ticket to do so before it’s too late.”
