Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW
The Yas Marina Circuit is an FIA Grade 1 raceway designed by the famous German track architect Hermann Tilke and operating since 2009 in Yas Island, the purpose-built leisure, shopping, entertainment center, and tourist attraction pole in Abu Dhabi, one of the United Arab Arab Emirates. Yas Marina has hosted the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from its inception in 2009, being also the last race in the F1 calendar, usually run in mid-November to cope with the extremely high temperatures of the hot Arabian desert. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the only Formula 1 race starting at dusk for the same reason, but the lighting and scenery of the track are ideal for providing top-notch entertainment for the audience at the venue and on TV.
The 3.45-mile (5.55-km), 21 turn Grand Prix circuit runs counterclockwise and results from the combination of two independent 1.47-mile (2.36-km) layouts, one at the northern half and the other at the southern half, that can host races simultaneously. The Yas Marina Circuit is technically demanding for drivers, with several multi-apex turns, sharp bents, and heavy braking sectors on its eastern part. The longest straightaway ends abruptly on a tight left-right turn combination leading to a long sweeper. Racing on this circuit rewards patient drivers who wait the right moments to overtake their opponents, as errors can easily lead to being left behind.
The GP Circuit counterclockwise at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi reverses the directional flow of the full Grand Prix layout at UAE's flagship motorsport venue famous for hosting Formula One's season finale under twilight-to-night lighting. Running the GP circuit counterclockwise transforms corner approaches and braking references across the complete championship layout, creating fundamentally different racing dynamics. This variant serves events seeking reversed directional characteristics on the full facility infrastructure.
Operating the GP Circuit CCW showcases Yas Marina's configuration versatility where directional flexibility creates varied experiences on the same physical layout that cost over $1 billion to construct. UAE's desert climate creates extreme temperatures with the facility's twilight racing format reducing track temperatures from daytime peaks above 45C. The GP counterclockwise configuration provides alternative flow demonstrating modern circuit philosophy where reversed operation effectively doubles layout variety, serving Abu Dhabi's role as Middle East motorsport hub.
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Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW is 5.6 km, 21 turns, counter-clockwise. Fastest recorded lap: 1:22.109 (Red Bull Racing RB16B 2021).
Frequently asked questions
How long is Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW?
Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW is 5.6 km (3.4 mi) long.
How many turns does Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW have?
Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW has 21 turns.
Which direction does Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW run?
Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW runs counter-clockwise.
What is the lap record at Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW?
The fastest recorded lap at Yas Marina Circuit Gp Circuit CCW is 1:22.109 in a Red Bull Racing RB16B 2021.