First Lap At Yas Marina Circuit....

Safety_James · Post by **Safety_James** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:17 am

On board with Bruno Senna in the two seater Minardi that we had testing here at Snetterton (See my albums on my profile for pictures)..

The circuit looks fantastic, although somewhat bare at the moment before they slap up all the advertising banners and so on.

Take note the pit lane exit..

no run off, under ground..

Should prove an exciting race..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikvjwBEYk50

There are other videos relating to that day, if your a circuit nut like myself, do try and watch the first ever race on the circuit, GP2 before watching the F1!

Bart · Post by **Bart** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:25 am

that looks like a great track and in some areas think the kurs button will help.

ill be watching the free practice sessions on friday cuz if there going to
crash in that tunnel it will be then

AdrianP · Post by **AdrianP** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:16 pm

looks like an interesting circuit,

Didn't see the white line after the pit exit though that they aren't allowed to cross

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:51 pm

wow! thanks for sharing James

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:21 pm

Building a brand new track makes you wonder why they dont build at least some camber or gradients in to make it more interesting. Sorry but it looks duller than a dull thing.

rolty · Post by **rolty** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:23 pm

Looks like a pretty impressive place to watch from, the grandstands all seem pretty close to the action. Have to agree with Duncan though, all that space and money and all they seem to have done is built a track with a long straight, tight corner, long straight, tight corner etc. Most exciting bit to me is the pit exit! :lol:

Safety_James · Post by **Safety_James** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:35 pm

It isnt that exciting i do agree, i was just impressed with the whole architectual side of the circuit, as well as the surrounding hotels and ferrari theme park structure.. Although that video doesnt show any of that only the track, the whole place is still very interesting.

To get the whole island developed in the timescale they have had has been very impressive.

Note the Sheik's (not sure if thats how to spell it) personal viewing tower..

RobCallow · Post by **RobCallow** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:01 pm

When I get back I will tell you all how good/bad it really is!!!

Safety_James · Post by **Safety_James** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:07 pm

Come on Rob.. some pictures.. Please!!;)

RobCallow · Post by **RobCallow** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:02 pm

Well finally upload some pics I have to say the Circuit and facilities were excellent but in a few places you could see that it wasn't finished but still had a fantastic time. Next year I'm sure that it will be superb!!:D

I'll let the pics do the talking

GP2 Asia Race

Safety car (Bloodly hell there loud!!)

Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Race

Porsche stand in F1 Village

Poo Brown Panamera 4S

A couple of pics in the Ferrari Stand