10 things to know about Abu Dhabi

This weekend, the inauguration of the Abu Dhabi circuit marks an exciting new chapter for Formula 1. With all these state-of-the-art facilities, this circuit aims to set itself as the benchmark for Grand Prix venues.

casinoenligne.uk.com brings you the 10 things to know about the Abu Dhabi track:

The new Yas Marina circuit features the longest straight on the Formula 1 championship calendar, extending over 1.2 kilometers.

• The end of this straight is also unique, as it has a runoff area that goes underneath the West Grandstand. Cars that miss their braking point will go under the spectators.

• Abu Dhabi is proud to boast that all grandstand seats are covered, a first for a Formula 1 circuit.

The pit lane exit is the only one to feature a tunnel in the championship. After leaving the pits, drivers will descend into a tunnel that turns 90 degrees to the left and goes under the track after turn 1.

The Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi will be the first race that starts in the day and finishes at night, under artificial lights.

• The track passes under the pretentious five-star Yas Hotel, which will be lit up for a good part of the weekend.

• More than 14,000 employees have worked on the creation of the new Yas Marina circuit since the beginning of construction in February 2007. It took them a total of 35 million hours to complete the track.

• The race organizers ensured that the teams were comfortable by installing air-conditioned buildings for mechanics.

There is a beautiful symmetrical number for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It will be 55 laps around a track of 5.55 kilometers.

The blue markings of the Yas Marina circuit were chosen because they match the color of the local water.