The 2025 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, organised by Ethara, set a new attendance record with 339,000 fans flocking to Yas Island. The season finale, held at Yas Marina Circuit, captivated audiences with a dramatic three-way title battle between McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, resulting in a record 203,000 attendees—a 6% increase from 2024.
The excitement extended beyond the track, with Verstappen's victory and Norris clinching his first drivers' title. Yasalam, presented by e&, attracted 136,000 fans to the Emirates NBD After-Race Concerts, featuring performances by Benson Boone, Elyanna, Post Malone, Metallica, and Katy Perry. Official After-Parties were headlined by Idris Elba, Calvin Harris, and Keinemusik.
Ethara's CEO, Saif Rashid Al Noaimi, remarked, "This year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be remembered for decades with the F1 title battle unfolding under the floodlights of Yas Marina Circuit." The event showcased new hospitality concepts, onsite activations, and enhanced ticket inclusions, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's status as the ultimate F1 season finale destination.
Innovations included extended track access with public pit lane walks and FAB Track Walks, and a record-breaking Thursday concert by Benson Boone. The event's glamour was heightened by appearances from celebrities such as Ana de Armas, Jason Statham, and sporting legends Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho.
Ethara also focused on sustainability, tripling the use of temporary solar power and employing biofuel blends to reduce emissions. A partnership with UAE-based MaHawa produced over 260,000 litres of water, eliminating the need for 520,000 plastic bottles.
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a historic and thrilling conclusion to the 75th season of Grand Prix racing. Registration for the 2026 event is now open at AbuDhabiGP.com.
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