Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi, UAE · First GP: 2009
Circuit Characteristics
(7)Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 1000Balanced Setup
Mix of corners and straights requires compromise between downforce and drag.
6 <= (cornersSlow + cornersMedium) <= 11 AND (cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 3 AND straightsOver600m >= 1Heavy Regen Potential
Multiple heavy braking zones (>4G) maximize energy recovery under 2026 MGU-K rules.
brakingZones4G >= 3Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 2Flowing Layout
High-speed corners reward committed drivers who carry speed through fast sections.
(cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 6Moderate Tyre Degradation
Balanced tyre wear - strategy flexibility between one and two stops.
tyreDegradation = mediumOvertaking Friendly
Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.
straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2Recent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | Lando Norris (McLaren) |
| 2024 | 24 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Lando Norris (McLaren) | Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| 2023 | 22 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | George Russell (Mercedes) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 5.216 km
- Total Corners
- 16
- Elevation Change
- 11.0 m
- Longest Straight
- 1069 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 65.5% | 55.3% |
| Max Lateral G | 6.4G | 6.2G |
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
