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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit
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Race Information
Number of times held 12
First Race 2009
Most Wins (drivers) Lachlan Hawthorne (5)
Most Wins (constructors) Monster Energy Mercedes Motorsports (6)
Circuit Length 5.554 km (3.451 mi)
Race Length 305.355 km (189.798 mi)
Laps 55


The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Arabic: سباق جائزة أبوظبي الكبرى‎) is a Formula A motor racing event. It was announced in early 2007 at the Abu Dhabi FA Festival in the United Arab Emirates. The first race took place on 1 November 2009.

On 25 June 2008 the FIA announced the provisional 2009 Formula A calendar including the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the 19th and final race of the season on 15 November. On 5 November 2008, however, it was announced that the race would be held as the season finale on 1 November, two weeks before the initially planned date, as the 17th and final race.

The inaugural race was Formula A's first day–night race, starting at 17:00 local time. Floodlights used to illuminate the circuit were switched on from the start of the event to ensure a seamless transition from daylight to darkness.