Yas Marina Circuit is set to host the FIA Formula 4 UAE Championship powered by Abarth as part of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX. This non-championship Trophy Round will take place on the newly modified track, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
Key Takeaways
Yas Marina Circuit will host a non-championship F4UAE Trophy Round during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.
The event will feature the debut of the second-generation T-421 Tatuus race car.
The track has been modified to enhance overtaking opportunities and the overall race spectacle.
Tickets for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are currently on sale.
A Thrilling Addition to the Grand Prix Weekend
For the second time in three years, Yas Marina Circuit will host a non-point scoring Trophy Round of the F4UAE Championship during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. This event will precede the sixth season of the championship, which is set to begin in January 2022.
The new season will feature the debut of the second-generation T-421 Tatuus race car, with increased support from technical partners Tatuus and Autotecnica Motori. The track modifications aim to increase overtaking opportunities and enhance the overall race spectacle.
Past Success and Future Stars
In 2019, Yas Marina Circuit hosted a similar event where Amna Al Qubaisi became the first Arab woman to win an FIA single-seater race. This year, fans can look forward to more thrilling performances from young drivers with vast talent and big ambitions.
Saif Al Noaimi, Acting CEO of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, expressed his excitement: “We are delighted to host a non-championship Trophy Round of the FIA Formula 4 UAE Championship as part of this year’s Grand Prix weekend. These young drivers are potential stars of the future, and we are thrilled to provide them with a platform to showcase their talents.”
New Opportunities for Young Drivers
Craig Thompson, F4UAE promoter, highlighted the significance of the event: “With the new Gen2 Tatuus race car and us returning to race in front of Formula 1, this season will be our biggest yet. The majority of our young drivers aspire to race in F1, so this will be another exciting opportunity for them to showcase their skills in front of the best teams in the world.”
The event will include 110-120 minutes of total track time, with one pre-event test day to allow teams and drivers to familiarize themselves with the new circuit layout. Yas Marina Circuit will also host F4UAE races when the new season begins in 2022, along with additional pre-season testing days.
A Platform for Future Champions
F4 is open to drivers aged 15 years and above and was created by the FIA to help young drivers bridge the gap between karting and regional racing series to European competition and potentially Formula 1. Governed by the Emirates Motorsport Organization (EMSO), F4UAE launched in 2016 and has since welcomed 80 drivers from 41 countries.
Tickets for the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, taking place at Yas Marina Circuit on December 9-12, are available now. To secure your spot at this must-attend event, visit the Yas Marina Circuit website.
Sources
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT TO HOST F4UAE ACTION ON ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX RACE WEEKEND, Yas Marina Circuit.
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