While the Yas Marina Grand Prix Circuit may sound like it was named by an excited teenager, the Abu Dhabi island that’s home to the final Formula 1 race of the 2024 season has an etymology rooted in the Arabic Bani Yas tribe that once occupied the isle. Despite two lengthy straights, the 16-turn, 5.2-kilometer circuit isn’t generally a driver favorite — the layout leads to slow laps, with drivers on the throttle for only 63 percent of the time.
But the race has two things going for it: a hotly contested Constructor's Championship title in the balance, and — given the relatively doddering pace — an opportunity to sip something enjoyable across 58 laps.
