Formula Yas 3000: Drive at Yas Marina Circuit

Take the wheel of a Formula Yas 3000 car for 15 minutes of high-speed racing at Yas Marina Circuit.

Getting started

Arrive at Yas Marina Circuit’s West Entrance and head to Yas Central for registration. After ticket validation, you’ll receive a wristband and suit up in fireproof gear before a safety briefing with a senior instructor.

What to expect

This experience puts you in a real single-seat racing car, engineered for maximum grip and downforce, on the world-famous Yas Marina Circuit—home to the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Features

• F1-style paddle shift controls: Shift gears like a pro with a 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox, designed for rapid acceleration and smooth handling.

• V6 Jaguar engine: Feel the power of a 3.0-litre V6 engine delivering 260 BHP, launching you from 0–100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds.

• Professional safety gear: Suit up with a fireproof race suit, helmet, balaclava, and gloves for a safe, authentic racing experience.

• Onboard video system: Relive your drive with optional onboard footage, available for viewing and purchase after your session.

• Trackside access: Friends and family can watch your session from the sidelines, making it a shared thrill.

• Expert guidance: A senior instructor introduces you to the car’s controls and ensures you get the most out of your time on track.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Bring a valid UAE or domestic driving license (minimum 1 year old; drivers aged 17–25 must have held their license for at least 2 years).

• If your license does not mention the initial issuing date, bring proof of your previous license.

• Bring your ticket order number for registration.

• Wear comfortable clothing; a fire-proof race suit and gear will be provided.

• Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

• Provisional driving licenses are not accepted.

• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed in the pit or trackside areas.

• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

• Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

• Participants must be able to enter and exit a low single-seat race car unassisted.

Additional information

• All drivers must be over the age of 17 and present a valid UAE license (residents) or a domestic license from their home country (non-residents). Drivers aged 17 to 25 must have held their license for two years minimum. Provisional licenses are not accepted.

• Complete driving license and waiver procedures online 24 hours prior to your experience, or be prepared to do so on arrival.

• Arrive 20–30 minutes before your scheduled experience for registration and briefing.

• The full experience duration, including arrival, registration, briefing, kit up, drive, and departure, is approximately 60 minutes.

• Friends and family are welcome to watch from the trackside viewing area.

• Meals, refreshments, and transportation to/from Yas Marina Circuit are not included.

• Onboard video footage is available for purchase.

• Gift vouchers are valid for one year from the date of purchase.

• Track configuration is subject to change based on Race Control and Circuit Safety Operations.