• The documentary can be viewed online at Yas Marina Circuit’s dedicated YouTube channel 

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management has created a specially commissioned short film taking race fans behind the scenes of 2021’s track renovations.  

Available to view on Yas Marina Circuit’s YouTube channel, the film offers exclusive insights into the extensive reconfiguration programme that was undertaken to improve the iconic track’s overall race experience. 

Shortening the circuit to 5.28km, restructuring took place in three key areas of the track – North Hairpin, South Marina and around the Hotel section.  

One of the driving factors behind the changes was to increase the average speed and wheel-to-wheel racing around the track, which has increased opportunities for drivers to overtake, benefiting the overall motorsport spectacle, for the drivers and fans. 

The all-new film features previously unseen construction footage and interviews with Saif Al Noaimi, CEO of ADMM; Ross Brawn, Managing Director, Motorsports at Formula One Management Limited; former racing driver and Sky F1 TV presenter, Karun Chandok, as well as Mark Hughes, Managing Director of Mrk1 Consulting – the track consultants that advised on the reconfiguration. 

To download and view the full documentary, please visit: [LINK] 

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ABOUT ADMM 

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM), with its head office at Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, has created unique, world class experiences across Abu Dhabi since 2009. 

ADMM have promoted and delivered globally significant events, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix, alongside over 400 events a year across motorsports, health and fitness, entertainment and major corporate conferences. The company also delivers a significant programme of motorsport retail experiences for business and consumer audiences at Yas Marina Circuit across the year. This combined experience means that ADMM has a region-leading team with expertise in event marketing, communications, promotions and project management. 

Such talent firmly positions ADMM as a leader in sports management. The company is now seeking to diversify into activities and strategic ventures beyond Yas Marina Circuit in order to build towards a broader long-term vision aligned with its partners and stakeholders in Abu Dhabi. 

ABOUT YAS MARINA CIRCUIT 

Yas Marina Circuit is the United Arab Emirates’ most exciting sporting and entertainment multi-purpose venue.  Located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the circuit is home to the annual FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX and much more.  In addition to the extensive year-round program of professional and grassroots motorsport events and experiences including Drag and Yas Track Nights, the circuit has emerged as a thriving hub for entertainment and community events in the UAE.  

Yas Marina Circuit is also a champion of sustainability in motorsports, receiving the Three-Star Environmental Certification from the FIA, the governing body’s highest recognition of sustainability. The award is an acknowledgement of the circuit’s long-standing commitment to environmental management with the objective of standing with Formula One in becoming Net-Zero Carbon by 2030. 

As the region’s most technologically advanced facility, the circuit is also a leading MICE venue, regularly hosting a diverse range of corporate meetings, conferences, and events.  Whether you want to experience the thrill of karting at our Kartzone, driving an Aston Martin GT4 at over 200km/hour on an F1 circuit, work towards your racing license at the Yas Racing School, get fit at TrainYas, participate in one of our many sporting events, or simply catch up with friends at Yas Central, Yas Marina Circuit truly is The Meeting Place of Champions.