First ever Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets to go on sale March 30th

Notes and media contacts

Ticket Purchasing Locations:

Tickets can be purchased in a number of ways:
Online: www.yasmarinacircuit.com
Phone: via a call centre, 800 F1 (800 31).
Outlets: Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, Mall of the Emirates
Etihad Holidays Offices:
- Abu Dhabi - Khalidiya Mall, Al Wahda Mall, Marina Mall
- Al Ain - Bawadi Mall
- Dubai - Marina Mall

Grandstand tickets:

There is a choice of Grandstand seating:

- Main Grandstand
The Main Grandstand is the first choice for many F1 fans around the world. Situated on the Main Straight, the Main Grandstand looks across to the Pit Building (which houses the Paddock Club, team garages and Pit Lane. Patrons here can not only watch the action in the garages and during pit stops but also witness the start and finish of the race first hand.

- North Grandstand
This fabulous U-shaped stand will create an arena feel around the tightest hairpin on the circuit. The cars approach through a chicane which will provide the drivers with an opportunity to overtake. Once through the hairpin patrons here can witness one of the most thrilling sights in world sport - Formula 1 cars accelerating along the long straight up to speeds in excess of 300km per hour.

- South Grandstand
This will be one of the best views in Formula 1 anywhere in the world. Patrons will see the cars power down from into a series of complicated turns around the Marina. This dramatic action will take place against the backdrop of the incredible Yas Marina Hotel, the Marina itself full of yachts and the Yacht Club.

- Support Pit Building Grandstand
Patrons here will enjoy similar views of the hotel and marina with great track viewing and the chance to watch the other racing categories working out of the team garages below

- West Grandstand
Patrons in this grandstand will have a spectacular view as the cars speed toward them down the circuit's longest straight at more than 300km/h. This grandstand also has a unique run off area that disappears under the grandstand- another world first feature of the circuit

Paddock Club Tickets:

Further details on Paddock packages are available from ADMM on 00971 24100 849

Event Programme:

- Friday: F1 cars have two sessions, each lasting an hour and half.
Other championship races will also have their practice sessions during Friday.

- Saturday: The F1 cars have a one hour practice session followed by qualifying.
Qualifications will also be held for other car championships competitions, in addition to various support races.

- Sunday: Support races and final car championship races will run first after which the F1 cars will have a short warm up session. On track display and entertainment follows, after which the race start procedure gets under way. The F1 race will run for approximately 2 hours

About Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM):

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM) is a joint venture between the Government of Abu Dhabi and Aldar Properties PJSC, the leading developer in the Emirate. ADMM drives the overall vision of the project and is responsible for the creative oversight, communication and management of Yas Marina Circuit. ADMM is responsible for driving pride and ownership for the project within the region achieving significant Emirati patronage of events at the Circuit.

ADMM will manage Yas Marina Circuit's racing properties as well as all other facilities on the Circuit grounds, including the drag strip, and karting. ADMM's management team, consisting of leading industry professionals, is committed to delivering a world-class and state-of-the-art motorsport venue.

About Aldar Properties PJSC:

Aldar Properties PJSC is undertaking multi-billion Dirham civic projects to help develop Abu Dhabi, the capital emirate of the United Arab Emirates, into an international business magnet and tourist destination. As the Emirate's premier real estate development, management and investment company, Aldar' is creating unique and prestigious developments that can be used as a benchmark of quality, whilst adhering to the cultural and natural heritage of the city.

Since launching in 2005, the company has announced assignments worth more than $72bn, in a property development portfolio diverse in scope and style, attracting considerable worldwide interest and inward investment.

The current property portfolio includes the Al Raha Beach development "the Ultimate Waterfront City", Yas Island, the Central Market, and a host of major developments and re-developments within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Aldar are the development company in charge of building the Yas Marina Circuit which forms an integral part of the larger Yas Island development. The Yas Island project covers an area of 25km² and is set to become a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi's fast growing tourism industry. In addition to the racing circuit, the development will include Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, a Warner Bros. Theme Park, five-star and boutique hotels, a water park, 356000 square meters of retail space, golf courses, marinas, restaurants, various entertainment facilities and luxurious residential property.

Media contact:

Liz Brooks
International Media Manager
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
P.O. Box 130001
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 (0) 2 4100 888
Fax: +971 (0) 2 4100 777
DD: +971 (0) 2 4100 824