Abu Dhabi welcomes the seventh edition of the Gulf 12 Hours, the most glamorous – Le Mans Style - endurance race in the region, hosted at Yas Marina Circuit.
Watch as 25 cars from 18 teams line up on the grid and go head to head on one of the world’s most challenging circuits on December 15-16. In addition to old favourites returning to this iconic race, Loris Capirossi, the three-time MotoGP World Champion, will be making his return for a second season in international endurance motorsport, racing a Ferrari 458 GT3 with Swiss team Kessel Racing.
Split into two rounds of six hours’ racing each, in true endurance style the race will consist of elements that run in daylight and under floodlights. The championship features a range of luxurious cars including GT3 cars, Lamborghini SuperTrofeo, GTX (Aston Martin Vantage GT4, Maserati Grantursimo MC and Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport) and Ligier JSP3 prototypesbest GT. The Gulf 12 Hours will also be supported by the second round of the Formula4 championship which was created to offer young racing drivers around the world the opportunity to take the first step from karting into the world of single-seater racing. Open to drivers of 15 years and above, Formula 4 UAE will feature 18 races over 6 race events and is the first of its kind in the Middle East and Africa.
With gates open from 9am to midnight, this unique event allows fans wanting to get closer to the action than ever before the chance to meet their motor racing heroes in the open paddock session, and to wish their favourites well on the starting grid walk just before the second round begins. Exclusive Paddock Club seating will also be available for spectators this weekend.
With more than just motorsport on the agenda, this is an event that you don’t want to miss. So what are you waiting for? Make sure you head down to the track for Yas Marina Circuit’s most glamorous motorsport event of the season.
Remember to enjoy a street food themed brunch on December 15!
Tickets:
Grandstand
General Admission AED25,
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