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5 to try: Yas challenges

Motor sport in Abu Dhabi is not just for spectators. Have a go

If you’re keen to get on the world-famous track yourself, the Yas Marina Circuit lets you choose from a selection of drive, ride and learn options, ranging from driving an Aston Martin GT4, the racing version of one of the best supercars in the world, to experiencing the raw excitement of the Gulf’s only true F1™ 2-Seater.

An experienced track driver could even become a licensed racing driver by learning with the experts at Yas Marina Circuit, which was built to be the best Grand Prix venue in the world.

This circuit can be easily configured as individual smaller circuits, each offering unique challenges to keen drivers like you. The experiences take place on varying track configurations. With more than 80 individual garages in separate locations, three circuits can be run simultaneously, if required.

Nothing sees you experience the best of Yas more than by enjoying the ultimate motorsports thrills on the same track driven by Button, Hamilton and Alonso, and the best part is that they start from just Dhs100!

Yas Super Sport SST
Driver Experience
Boasting high-nose body work and increased downforce, the Yas SuperSport SST embraces the challenge of sharp corners and tremendous speeds. It reaches remarkable levels of acceleration with its reduced drag and improved cooling. Besides resembling the popular Le Mans-style racing car, the SuperSport SST has an incredibly strong reputation with the racing community.
From Dhs1,200

F1™ 2-Seater
Passenger Experience
The F1™ 2-Seater is the closest you’ll get to sitting in an authentic Formula 1™ car and, as it’s a Passenger Experience, you won’t have to worry about navigating those tricky turns yourself. Originally an F1™ Grand Prix single seater racer, the 2-seater follows F1™ standards and runs at up to 16,000 rpm. It possesses a V10 engine that runs at more than 700 bhp and will catapult you at speeds of up to 300 km per hour. Go on, you know you want to…
From Dhs 7,500

Formula Yas 3000
Driver Experience
Watching Formula 1™ will never be the same after you’ve driven a single-seater thoroughbred racing car. The Formula Yas 3000 is fitted with a 3000cc V6 engine developed by renowned Formula 1™ engine builder Cosworth. It features a sequential gearbox with paddle shifters, promising truly astounding performance. You will feel every bump, ripple and sensation on your drive, and two on-board video cameras will allow you to re-live all action later on if you want to.
From Dhs1,500

Aston Martin GT4
Driver Experience
The GT4 resembles the Aston Martin Vantage but it is a bonafide racing car, built in an entirely separate factory by those expert race technicians. This purpose-built racing car is light on its wheels and maneuvers confidently along the circuit’s turns. Featuring a powerful 4.7-litre V8 engine, interiors modified for racing and sophisticated performance, the GT4 is recognised as having one of the best-sounding engines ever made.
From Dhs1,500

Yas Track Days
Driver Experience
Bring your own car out to a Yas Track Day! You can feel like a champion and push your vehicle’s limits on the Formula 1™ circuit once you get familiar with its turns and corners. You will be based out of their air-conditioned garages, where qualified Yas Racing School instructors are always on hand to give you a few driving tips. You have a choice of half-day and full-day sessions too.
From Dhs650

To reserve a Yas Experience, call 800 YAS or 02 446 0384 or visit www.yasmarinacircuit.ae