WILLIAMS RACE DAY HOSPITALITY: ABU DHABI F1 GP 2024
On 8th December 2024 we were at the Williams Experience Centre for ‘Race Day Hospitality’. This week was for the ABU DHABI F1 GP.
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- What’s included during ‘Race Day Hospitality’?
Formula 1’s first twilight race joined the calendar in 2009 at the newly-built Yas Marina Circuit outside Abu Dhabi, and has become firmly established as the final race of the season.
The Hermann Tilke-designed circuit is part of the multi-billion dollar Yas Island development, which also includes a marina, Ferrari World theme park, Yas Water World and the Du Arena concert venue. Shopping centers, golf courses and hotels have also been developed on the man-made island. The circuit itself was modified ahead of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in an attempt to boost overtaking opportunities.
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In late 2014, the organizers agreed a new multi-year agreement to keep Abu Dhabi on the Formula 1 calendar for the foreseeable future, though the exact length of the contract was not disclosed. In 2021, the contract was extended through to 2030. The Yas Marina Circuit has capacity for approximately 60 000 spectators and tickets do sell out, despite being the most expensive on the current F1 calendar.
As a result of calendar changes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took place on December 13, making it the third latest date on which a season-closing Grand Prix has been held. Due to the pandemic, the race was held behind closed doors without spectators in the grandstands.
Mercedes dominated the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix between 2014 and 2019, but Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won from pole position in the 2020 race. His pole position was the only non-Mercedes-powered pole of the year, and his win one of only two for Red Bull in the 2020 season. One year later, Verstappen returned to Yas Marina Circuit as the championship leader ahead of the final race of the year. The Dutchman went on to win the race – and the title – in controversial circumstances, overtaking title rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Grand Prix.
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Williams Racing welcomes you to enjoy a Grand Prix Race Day at the Williams Experience Centre. The day includes a review of qualifying with an exclusive live link up to one of the drivers, live control room link up, VIP guest appearance with interview, refreshments and lunch followed by the live race screening. There is also the opportunity to browse the Williams Grand Prix Collection with a tour guide, as well as testing your speed on our 20 x F1-style driving simulators, our Super-Size Scalextric Track and other activities on the day.
WHAT’S INCLUDED DURING ‘RACE DAY HOSPITALITY’:
ACTIVITIES
- Unlimited use of the Esports lounge, with 20 state of the art simulators
- Our Think Scalextric Bespoke Super-Size Scalextric Track (click the link for more info about out track)
- Batak
- Museum Tour
- In addition you will have the opportunity to browse their shop with exclusive merchandise and 20% off
FOOD
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Unlimited soft drinks
Why not book up on a ‘Race Day Hospitality Experience’ at the Williams Racing Experience Centre. For info visit: williamsf1.com/experience-centre.