🇦🇪Yas Marina Circuit
A modern Hermann Tilke-designed circuit featuring a mix of high-speed straights and technical sections, including the unique hotel section and twilight racing conditions.
Lap length
5.281 km
Corners
16
Track type
Permanent
Difficulty
7/10
DRS zones
2
Representative lap times
Qualifying
1:23.000
Race
1:28.500
What makes Yas Marina Circuit hard to predict
Surface
Smooth asphalt with moderate grip
Rubber build-up
Track improves significantly through the weekend as rubber is laid down, especially important for twilight conditions.
Grip progression
Medium to High
How the racing line moves
Racing line becomes more defined as sessions progress, with particular improvement through the technical sectors.
Track evolution
Temperature drop from day to twilight sessions creates significant grip variations affecting setup choices.
Lap times
Times vary significantly between day and twilight conditions
DRS zones
| Zone | Detection | Activation | Length | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before Turn 5 | After Turn 5 | 1170 m | Very High |
| 2 | Before Turn 10 | After Turn 10 | 1200 m | Very High |
Recent winners here
- 2024Lando NorrisMcLaren-Mercedes
- 2023Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing
- 2022Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2021Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2020Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
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