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Abu Dhabi: Work at
the Yas Marina Circuit has gathered pace since
the Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (FIA)
confirmed last month that the Etihad Airways Abu
Dhabi Grand Prix on November 15, 2009 would be
the season-ending finale to the Formula One
calendar.
Philippe Gurdjian, Abu Dhabi Motorsport
Management (ADMM) CEO, said: "I am very happy
that the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi
Grand Prix is the last race of the 2009 season.
We continue to work day and night to create
something which will be unique both for Formula
One and for Abu Dhabi."
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Work began on the
Yas Marina Circuit in February 2007 after the
Grand Prix franchise was awarded to Abu Dhabi
for a renewable seven year term until 2016.
With the present work force of 4,000 set to grow
to a peak of 5,500 by the end of this year, the
ADMM are confident the circuit will be finished
in time for them to fully test the facilities
prior to the Grand Prix.
Unparalleled view
Developers say the Yas Marina Circuit will be
one the most technologically advanced circuits
in the world and one of its most unique features
will be the Yas Marina Hotel.
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The track runs
through the hotel giving guests an unparalleled
view of the racing action.
The ADMM plans to hold year round action and
they have said the 2010 calendar would pack in a
top programme of both national and international
racing.
The track for the Formula 1 runs to 5.5km but
can be broken down into second and third
configurations of 3.15km and 2.36km,
respectively.
These two additional tracks can run
independently of each other and make it possible
for the Yas Marina Circuit to hold two events
simultaneously.
Concerts and shows
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Apart from racing
action, there are plans for the track to stage
major entertainment events including shows and
concerts as well as other corporate events thus
keeping the action going throughout the year.
The Sun Tower, a VIP hospitality facility, is
expected to become a landmark of the Yas Marina
Circuit which also features two pit buildings, a
drag strip, a butterfly formation karting track,
grandstands and a sophisticated Marina area
including a hotel and yacht club.
Quick facts:
* Project area: 161.9 hectares
* Track length (centreline): 5.5km
* Track length (ideal line): 5.4km
* Track width: 12 to 16 metres
* Main Straight width: 15metres
Turns
* Left 12
* Right 9
* Total 21
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