Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Formula One motor race

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was announced in early 2007 at the Abu Dhabi F1 Festival in the United Arab Emirates. The first race took place on November 1 2009. It was held at the Yas Marina Circuit. Hermann Tilke designed the circuit.[1]

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit
(2009–present)
Race information
Number of times held11
First held2009
Most wins (drivers)United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton (5)
Most wins (constructors)Germany Mercedes (6)
Circuit length5.554 km (3.451 mi)
Race length305.355 km (189.739 mi)
Laps55
Last race (2019)
Pole position
Podium
Fastest lap

The race was Formula One's first ever day-night race, starting at 5:00 pm local time. The floodlights used to light the circuit were turned on for the start of the race. This was to ensure even lighting during the transition from daylight to darkness.[2]

Circuit

The Yas Marina Circuit is located on Yas Island. Yas Island is a 2,550 hectares (25.5 km2) island on the east coast of Abu Dhabi. The 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the first major event to take place on the circuit.[3]

Winners

Repeat winners (drivers)

Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.

WinsDriverYears won
5 Lewis Hamilton2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019
3 Sebastian Vettel2009, 2010, 2013

Repeat winners (constructors)

Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.

WinsConstructorYears won
6 Mercedes2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
3 Red Bull2009, 2010, 2013

Repeat winners (engine manufacturers)

Manufacturers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.

WinsManufacturerYears won
7 Mercedes2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
4 Renault2009, 2010, 2012, 2013

By year

YearDriverConstructorReport
2009 Sebastian VettelRed Bull-RenaultReport
2010 Sebastian VettelRed Bull-RenaultReport
2011 Lewis HamiltonMcLaren-MercedesReport
2012 Kimi RäikkönenLotus-RenaultReport
2013 Sebastian VettelRed Bull-RenaultReport
2014 Lewis HamiltonMercedesReport
2015 Nico RosbergMercedesReport
2016 Lewis HamiltonMercedesReport
2017 Valtteri BottasMercedesReport
2018 Lewis HamiltonMercedesReport
2019 Lewis HamiltonMercedesReport

References