Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix 2016: all you need to know
Familiarise yourself with the basics of this weekend's Grand Prix
About this race
Race name 2016 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Round 21
Race dates November 25 to 27
Circuit Yas Marina Circuit
First race on this circuit 2009
Grands Prix held on the circuit 7
Laps 55
Race distance 305.355km
Circuit length 5.554km
Lap record 1:40.279 by Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull), 2009
Chance of safety car Medium
Most wins by driver on this circuit Sebastian Vettel (3)
Most wins by team on this circuit Red Bull Racing (3)
Ticket prices Dh995 onwards (depending on package, grandstand, number of days and access) Get your tickets here
Table of points
At a gap of a frustrating 12 points for defending champion Lewis Hamilton, his team-mate Nico Rosberg is leading the points table. All he needs is a podium finish (finish first, second or third) to secure his maiden title. Here are the top 8 as of the last round held in Brazil.
2015 results
Lewis Hamilton won the title last year at 381 points, more than 50 points ahead of his team mate and the runner-up, Nico Rosberg.
Event Schedule
November 25
Friday Practice 1 1pm to 2.30pm Practice 2 5pm to 6.30pm After race concert Pitbull
November 26
Saturday Practice 3 2pm to 3pm Qualifier 5pm to 6pm After race concert Lionel Richie
November 27
Sunday race 5pm to 7pm After race concert Rihanna
**All timing details in UAE time
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Stay social The official hashtag for this years' race is #AbuDhabiGP
Get the app You can download the Yas F1 app here.
