Popular for being one of Formula 1’s finest circuits, Yas Marina Circuit is a famous tourist attraction in Abu Dhabi. Honoured for hosting the Grand Prix world championship for Formula 1, YMC offers an array of motorsports events, sporting events, sightseeing opportunities, and more to keep its visitors entertained. Motorsports hosted at Yas Marina Circuit provide the ultimate on-track thrill with their internationally and locally acclaimed racers. Some of the Formula 1 motorsport hosted here include Emirates Drift Championship, Gulf 12 Hours, Yas Super Street Challenge, and Yas Racing Series. Yas Marina Circuit is also known for being one of the finest Abu Dhabi motorsports managements that offer the F1 motor racing experience in a safe and controlled environment.
Upcoming Formula 1 Motorsports Events at Yas Marina Circuit
The Abu Dhabi track is one of the most famous racing tracks in the world. Yas Marina Circuit is popular for hosting many Abu Dhabi racing events and motorsports as their major tourist and visitor attraction. Some of the upcoming events hosted by Abu Dhabi motorsports management are:
1. Gult 12-Hour
This is an exciting endurance race exclusively hosted at the Yas Marina Circuit. This event is the best venue for non-stop action and intensity. The format of this endurance race is 6 hours + 6 hours of back-to-back GT racing on the smooth Abu Dhabi racing tracks at YMC.
2. Yas Racing Series
Yas Racing Series is a Formula 1 motorsport event held at Yas Marina Circuit. The Abu Dhabi track witnesses a grid of celebrated local and international talent during this F1 motor racing event. Spectators can enjoy free entry during this event. Food and beverage can be availed at fixed charges during the race. Visitors and spectators get a clear view of the starting grid and finish line from the paddock suite.
Categories of Yas Racing Series Motorsport
• Asian Le Mans: This is an intense endurance race that is contested for a period of two weeks. The final two races of Asian Le Mans are conducted at Yas Marina Circuit under the guidance of Abu Dhabi motorsports management.
• Formula 4 UAE: Racers aspiring to be a part of Formula racing take part in Formula 4 UAE. This race is the stepping stone to single-seater racing. The final round of this championship is conducted on the Abu Dhabi track.
• Gulf Radical Cup: YMC hosts two rounds of the Gulf Radical Cup on their racing track. In this radical racing format, racers compete in two 25-minute sprint races and one 45-minute enduro race.
• UAE Procar Championship: Two rounds of this championship are hosted by the Abu Dhabi motorsport management. Key features of the UAE Procar Championship are high-performance cars like GT and GT4 cars, prototypes, and touring cars.
• UAE Time Attack: This is a time-based race competition held at Yas Marina Circuit. UAE Time Attack is a race between drivers to complete a single lap in the shortest duration.
3. Yas Super Street Challenge
Yas Super Street Challenge round two is a competition that encompasses fierce rivalries, passionate drivers, and surreal action. This NHRA-accredited drag strip at Yas Marina Circuit is open to anyone who possesses a valid driver’s license and is eligible to participate as per the rules set by Abu Dhabi motorsports management. Spectators can also attend this event by pre-registering with the Yas Marina Circuit. Charges are applicable for racing, while spectators can enjoy the race for free.
4. Emirates Drift Championship
This is a four-round intense action race held at the Yas Marina Circuit. Emirates Drift Championship is a drifting competition open to drifters of all levels. Racers can book a weekend package, round 4 participant entry, and additional crew at the time of registration. The drift championship is conducted in two formats – Pro-Am for beginners and Pro for professional drifters.
5. SWS Karting
Sodi World Series or SWS Karting is an international rank of karting held on an annual basis. The Abu Dhabi track is a certified SWS track that hosts several SWS challenges and championships, such as Sprint Race, Joker Sprint Race, GP Race, and 70 Laps Solo Race.
Details about SWS Karting events
• SWS Joker Sprint Race: This is a 3-round race held for seniors below 80kg, under 18 below 80kg, and masters over 90kg. SWS Joker Sprint race takes place at the Yas Kartzone, and participants are required to reach at least 20 minutes before the race.
• SWS Sprint Race: Held for seniors below 80kg, under 18 below 80kg, and masters over 90kg, the SWS Sprint race is a 3-round race. Quali, race 1, and race 2 are the three rounds for winning this karting race.
• SWS 6H Endurance: This is a 2-4 driver per team race. Seniors of 85kg are eligible to apply for the 6H Endurance karting race.
• Ramadan Cup R1 4H Endurance Race: Open for seniors of 85kg, this race takes place in the format of 2-4 drivers per team.
• Ramadan Cup R2 4H Endurance Race: Conducted in the format of 2-4 drivers per team, the Ramadan cup R2 4H Endurance Race is open for Senior drivers weighing up to 85kg.

6. Yas Heat Racing Academy
This is an official driver talent development programme offered by Yas Marina Circuit. Yas Heat Racing Academy units all forms of grassroots motorsport racing. From karting to eSports and onto circuit racing is covered in this programme to provide drivers with a clear pathway into motorsports. Abu Dhabi racing circuit is an innovation-led association that provides junior drivers with world-class training facilities through their Yas Heat Racing Academy.
The Yas Marina Circuit is one of the safest circuits that host an array of motorsport championships to keep their visitors and participants entertained. F1 motor racing and Formula 1 motorsport championships hosted by YMC are open to beginners and professional races alike. Get more information about various motorsport championships and upcoming motorsports events held at the Yas Marina Circuit by logging in on their official website, http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com.