Abu Dhabi, 09 November 2010 – Today Yas Marina Circuit announced the schedule for the upcoming Formula 1TM Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including an array of activities and entertainment for all the family.Spectators will not only enjoy the thrill of seeing the F1 World Champion being crowned in Abu Dhabi, but will also have the opportunity to see very close racing in the supporting GP2 and Porsche events and sample a wide range of off-track activities from breakdancing and skateboarding workshops to bungee trampolines.
Other family activities at the circuit will include karting for those aged 18 and under, the F1 Village, BMX bikers, food and beverage stands, an autograph zone, live music, a climbing wall, an arcade gaming zone, nail art stations, kids zone and entertainment from the Swat Crew, Killa Kela and Acrodunk basketball players.
Ticket-holders will have the opportunity to attend the live concerts by Kanye West on Friday the 12th, Linkin Park on Saturday the 13th and Prince on Sunday 14th of November. Concert access will open every evening at 18.30 until midnight.
“There is a huge variety of activities and entertainment available this year to suit all age groups and interests, in addition to one of the most compelling races of 2010,” said Richard Cregan, Chief Executive Officer of Yas Marina Circuit. “It is a great honour for Abu Dhabi to be the deciding race of the most exciting F1 season in recent years, and the excitement and anticipation is mounting. Combined with all the additional off-track entertainment, I believe race-goers can look forward to an amazing weekend."
Families and racing fans will also be able to experience the highly anticipated, multi-dimensional and newly opened Ferrari theme park, situated right next door to the circuit. Away from the track and in the heart of Abu Dhabi is the F1 Fan Zone on the Corniche which will provide everyone, whether they have a ticket for the race or not, with the opportunity to experience the F1 buzz and excitement, buy racing experiences, and enter Yas Marina Circuit prize draws.
Schedule of the 2010 Formula 1TM Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Thursday 11th November
12:00 ENTERTAINMENT GATES OPEN TO TICKET HOLDERS
12:00 ENTERTAINMENT F1 VILLAGE OPEN
14:00 - 16:00 YAS MARINA CIRCUIT PUBLIC PIT LANE WALK
18:00 ENTERTAINMENT F1 VILLAGE CLOSES
01:00 YAS MARINA CIRCUIT VENUE CLOSES
Friday 12th November
10:00 ENTERTAINMENT GATES OPEN
10:00 YAS MARINA CIRCUIT OASIS VILLAGES OPEN
10:30 - 11:00 GP2 PRACTICE SESSION
11:30 - 12:10 PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE ME PRACTICE SESSION
13:00 - 14:30 FORMULA ONE FIRST PRACTICE SESSION
14:55 - 15:25 GP2 QUALIFYING SESSION
17:00 - 18:30 FORMULA ONE SECOND PRACTICE SESSION
18:30 ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT DOORS OPEN
20:00 ENTERTAINMENT SOUTH & WEST OASIS CLOSED
20:30 ENTERTAINMENT F1 VILLAGE AND NORTH OASIS CLOSE
21:00 ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT STARTS - KANYE WEST
01:00 YAS MARINA CIRCUIT VENUE CLOSES
Saturday 13th November
10:00 ENTERTAINMENT GATES OPEN
10:00 ENTERTAINMENT OASIS VILLAGES OPEN
11:00 - 12:20 GP2 FIRST RACE (33 LAPS OR 75 MINS)
12:45 - 13:15 PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE ME QUALIFYING SESSION
14:00 - 15:00 FORMULA ONE THIRD PRACTICE SESSION
17:00 - 18:00 FORMULA ONE QUALIFYING SESSION
18:00 ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT DOORS OPEN
20:00 ENTERTAINMENT SOUTH & WEST OASIS CLOSE
20:30 ENTERTAINMENT F1 VILLAGE AND NORTH OASIS CLOSE
21:00 ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT STARTS - LINKIN PARK
01:00 YAS MARINA CIRCUIT VENUE CLOSES
Sunday 14th November
10:00 GATES OPEN
10:00 ENTERTAINMENT OASIS VILLAGES OPEN
13:30 - 14:20 GP2 SECOND RACE (22 LAPS OR 45 MINS)
14:45 - 15:20 PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE ME SECOND RACE (14 LAPS OR 30 MINS)
15:30 FORMULA ONE DRIVERS TRACK PARADE
17:00 FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX (55 LAPS OR 120 MINS)
19:00 ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT DOORS OPEN
20:00 ENTERTAINMENT SOUTH & WEST OASIS CLOSE
20:30 ENTERTAINMENT F1 VILLAGE AND NORTH OASIS CLOSE
21:00 ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT STARTS - PRINCE
01:00 YAS MARINA CIRCUIT VENUE CLOSES
About Yas Marina Circuit:
Yas Marina Circuit is one of the most technologically advanced motor racing facilities ever developed. Located on Yas Island, the circuit debuted on October 30, 2009 with the final race of the FIA Formula One World Championship - the inaugural Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to a capacity crowd of around 50,000. Year round, Yas Marina Circuit hosts an extensive programme of leading international and national motorsport racing series as well as major entertainment events and corporate activities. Supplementary facilities include the Yas Drag Racing Centre, the Yas Racing School and the Yas Kartzone.
Media Contacts:
Kawthar Bin Sulayem
Regional Media Manager, Yas Marina Circuit
Mobile: +971 (0) 50 358 8220
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