The main gripe was the pit exit, which dips under the main circuit via a tunnel. However, just as there were praises, there were also plenty of critics. The Hermann Tilke circuit passes by the marina and through the Yas Hotel.ĭuring the inaugural race weekend, the reaction was fairly positive, with Nico Rosberg saying that every corner was 'unique'. Even Fernando Alonso confessed that it was enjoyable because there was always something to do. The 21-corner circuit is situated on Yas Island off the Abu Dhabi coast. Max Verstappen won the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton won the 2019 Abu Dhabi GP, having wrapped up the World Championship with ease a few races prior to the event. Replacing Interlagos, Abu Dhabi has hosted the final F1 race of the season since the 2014 Championship season. With a tricky circuit layout, overtaking opportunities are few and far between. Unfortunately, the nature of the Yas Marina Circuit makes for a rather dull race.

Most memorable races include the 2010, 2014, and 2016 races. Abu Dhabi has played host to a few championship showdowns in recent years. Since then, it has been a regular feature in the Formula One World Championship. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix usually marks the final race of the Formula One Season. The race is traditionally held at the Yas Marina Circuit, as has been the case since 2009. Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action after the race Pool via REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021 - Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits

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