Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Circuit’s Driving Experiences


Posted January 30, 2023 by mihranhadad

Located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit is a popular attraction among visitors. Known for hosting Formula 1 races, this circuit brings unique driving experiences for its visitors.

 
Located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit is a popular attraction among visitors. Known for hosting Formula 1 races, this circuit brings unique driving experiences for its visitors. Spread across 5.281 km, Yas Marina Circuit is one of the biggest Formula 1 circuits in the Middle East. Apart from hosting Formula 1 races, this circuit also offers a series of experiences like drive, drag, drift, kart, ride, and tour to its visitors. Formula Yas 3000 and the Ferrari 458 GT are amongst the many driving experiences available on this circuit.

Key features of Formula Yas 3000 and Ferrari 458 GT

Formula Yas 3000

This car lets visitors experience high-speed drive in a single seat racing car. Yas Formula 3000 is a professional car that goes from 0-100/h in 2.8 seconds, giving riders an instant boost of adrenaline. With a top speed of 275 km/h and horsepower of 260 BHP, this car uses a racing technology of a 3-litre V6 Jaguar engine and a 6-speed semi-automatic Hewland gearbox. Formula Yas 3000 also offers an F1 style paddle shift, racing brakes, onboard video system and carbon fibre cockpit interior.

Drive options

Full – Visitors get to experience the thrill of driving this highspeed car for approximately 20 minutes on the South Circuit. The circuit covers a total length of 2.19km and has a minimum width of 12 m. South Circuit also offers a total of 9 corners - 5 left and 4 right.
Express – This is an experience of driving at a blistering speed for approximately 10 minutes on the South Circuit of Yas Marina Circuit. With 5 left corners and 4 right corners, this section of the circuit spans over 2.19 km in length and about 12 m in width.

Note: The driver must know how to use the clutch for driving Formula Yas 3000.

Protocol

• The participant should adhere to the set Covid-19 entry requirements.
• The participant should be above the age of 19 and should possess a valid driving license from UAE or home country.
• The license should be a minimum of 1 year old. Drivers aged between 19 and 25 years should have held their license for a minimum of 2 years.
• The participant’s height must be between 160-190 cm, and their weight should not exceed 105 kg.
• Duration of the full end-to-end experience is 60 to 90 minutes but is subject to scheduling of race control and circuit safety operation session.
• Participants are advised to reach 20-30 minutes before the schedule.
• Participants can speak to customer service to complete the driving license and waiver procedure 24 hours before the scheduled experience.
• Participants must have their ticket order number ready on arrival to register at the main reception.

Ferrari 458 GT

The Ferrari 458 GT is a robust racing car with the exhilarating speed at Yas Marine Circuit. Visitors can book a Ferrari drive experience at this famous circuit for approximately 15 minutes. A top speed of 330 km/h, 570 BHP, and a 4.5-litre aspirated V8 engine are some of the many specs of this racing car. Weighing 1380 kg, this car offers 540 Newton meters of Torque, Brembo racing brakes, Pirelli Slick racing tyres, an onboard video system, a 7-speed semi-automatic gearbox, racing seats, harness, a roll cage, and an intercom. The front splitter and rear wing and the ability to go from 0-100/h in 3.8 seconds are some of the other features of this car. Visitors can indulge in a Ferrari drive experience at the North Corkscrew Circuit of the YMC.

North Corkscrew Circuit: Spanning across 2.29 km in length and approximately 12 m in width, the North Corkscrew Circuit at YMC offers a total of 10 corners – 7 left and 3 right. Visitors can experience speeding through this highly maintained racetrack in a Ferrari 458 GT at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi.

Protocol

• The participant should strictly follow all Covid-19 entry requirements.
• The participant should be above the age of 19 years.
• Drivers should possess at least a 1-year-old driving license issued by UAE or their home country.
• Drivers aged between 19 and 25 years should hold at least a 2-year-old driving license issued by UAE or their home country.
• The participant’s height must range between 160-190 cm, and their weight should not be more than 105 kg.
• Visitors and participants are requested to reach the venue at least 20 to 30 minutes before their scheduled experience.
• The duration of the full experience, including arrival, registration, briefing, kit up, drive, and departure, are approximately 60-90 minutes. This is subject to race control and circuit safety operations session scheduling.
• Participants are advised to get help from customer service for completing the driving license and waiver procedure at least 24 hours before the scheduled experience.
• The ticket order number should be kept ready on arrival to register at the main reception.

Other driving experiences offered by Yas Marina Circuit

• YMC Private Tuition – 45 minutes driving time on North Corkscrew Circuit
• Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – 10 minutes track time on North Corkscrew Circuit
• Porsche Taycan Turbo – 6 laps on North Corkscrew Circuit
• Caterham Seven – 10 minutes or 3 laps on North Handling Circuit
• Aston Martin GT4 – 20 minutes or 10 minutes on North Corkscrew Circuit
• Polaris Drift Sprint – 5 runs or 10 mins head-to-head racing on North Oasis/ Kartzone/ VDA
• Premium Car Track Day – 7 hours on full Grand Prix Circuit
• Yas Car Track Day – 20:00 to 23:00 on South Circuit/ North Chicane Circuit/ Grand Prix Chicane Circuit
• Yas Bike Track Day – Conducted on South Circuit/ North Chicane Circuit
• Polaris Venue Tour – 45 to 60 minutes

All driving experiences offered at Yas Marina Circuit are conducted in a controlled environment to ensure maximum safety. All participants and visitors are briefed and guided throughout the experience by a senior instructor. Helmet, balaclava, and gloves are provided at the pit garage. Driver’s companions are welcome to watch. Detailed information about all driving experiences at YMS is available on Yas Marina Circuit’s official website: www.yasmarinacircuit.com
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Last Updated January 30, 2023