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Abu Dhabi circuit revealed

In February 2007 work began on the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi in order to host Abu Dhabi's first Formula One Grand Prix in 2009. It wasn't until Tuesday that the final plans were revealed though at a presentation by the Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management company. 

Philippe Gurdjian, Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management (ADMM) CEO, said: "I am very happy that the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the last race of the 2009 season. We continue to work day and night to create something which will be unique both for Formula One and for Abu Dhabi." 

With the present work force of 4,000 persons set to grow to a peak of 5,500 by the end of this year, the ADMM are confident the circuit will be finished in time for them to fully test the facilities prior to the Grand Prix.

Developers say the Yas Marina Circuit will be one the most technologically advanced circuits in the world and one of its most unique features will be the Yas Marina Hotel. The track runs through the hotel giving guests an unparalleled view of the racing action.

The track for the Formula 1 runs to 5.5km but can be broken down into second and third configurations of 3.15km and 2.36km, respectively. These two additional tracks can run independently of each other and make it possible for the Yas Marina Circuit to hold two events simultaneously.

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