The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the Yas Marina Circuit reached an attendance file for the tense season finale.
The race featured the thrilling drivers’ championship title battle between McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and Purple Bull’s Max Verstappen, which was positive to be a big contributing issue for the file crowds of 203,000 – a rise from 192,000 spectators in 2024.
Along with the on-track battle, which in the end ended with Verstappen taking the race win and Norris claiming the drivers’ title, the headline musical acts, together with Metallica, Katy Perry, Benson Boone, Submit Malone and Elyanna, might have been a promoting level for followers. Official after events additionally featured Calvin Harris, Idris Elba and Keinemusik.
Saif Al Noaimi, CEO of the race organiser Ethara, mentioned: “Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is essentially the most anticipated weekend on the area’s sporting calendar and the one we put together for all 12 months.
“The 2025 occasion guarantees to be exceptional, with extra followers, extra racing, extra leisure, and thrilling new experiences on and off the monitor. We can’t wait to welcome everybody in Abu Dhabi.”
David Powell, Ethara’s chief technique and enterprise improvement officer, additionally mentioned: “The occasion has grow to be our area’s Tremendous Bowl. It’s the greatest spectacle on the F1 calendar and an leisure powerhouse, showcasing our ambition at Ethara.
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“From live shows and events to trend and movie star appearances, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a landmark vacation spot occasion delivering unmissable enjoyment for all.”
It was not simply followers who flocked to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The star-studded paddock included appearances from actress Ana de Armas, who waved the chequered flag, musicians Katy Perry and Benson Boone, and sporting legends Thierry Henry, Micah Richards, Ronaldinho and Jannik Sinner.
Paddock regulars Terry Crews and Gordon Ramsay additionally attended season finale.
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