Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Key Figures
At the dawn of the final round of the 2020 Formula 1 season, let's look back at the numbers that have marked previous editions of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
55: The number of laps to cover during the Grand Prix
1:34.779: The time set in qualifying last year by Lewis Hamilton. This is the fastest lap recorded on the track.
2009: Year of the first Grand Prix organized on the Yas Marina Circuit.
1: Abu Dhabi is the first and only Grand Prix in the history of Formula 1 to start its race at dusk and finish at night.
5: Lewis Hamilton has 5 victories in this Grand Prix (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019), making him the record holder at this track. He is also the double defending champion of the event.
Five is also the number of different winners on this circuit. Besides Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel also won three times (2009, 2010, 2013). Kimi Räikkönen (2012), Nico Rosberg (2015), and Valtteri Bottas (2017) each have one victory.
5,554: The exact length of the Yas Marina Circuit. For a little anecdote, its creator, Hermann Tilke, wanted the circuit to measure 5.555 kilometers to make it a notable figure in the history books. It was almost successful…
8: The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has concluded the Formula 1 World Championship 8 times in its history, in all editions except those from 2011 to 2013.
**3:** Like the number of World Champions crowned during this Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel in 2010 and Nico Rosberg in 2016 claimed their first titles while Lewis Hamilton won his second crown in 2014.
25: By securing his first victory since the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix, Kimi Räikkönen also delivered the first win for Lotus since 1987, marking a 25-year gap.
As a reminder, the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be given this Sunday, December 13 at 2:10 PM. You can find here all the schedules of the different sessions within the TV program.
