2013 FORMULA 1™ ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

The Formula One Paddock Club is the most luxurious and exclusive way to experience a race weekend. In Abu Dhabi you will enjoy exclusive air-conditioned lounges directly above the pits, opposite the start line, and access to an elegant roof-top garden offering panoramic views of the circuit and Yas Marina island. There simply is no better way to savour the ethereal twilight beauty of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.<br /> <br />You will have a perfect view of the adrenalin of the pre-race grid preparations and the dramatic race start. This is an incredible spot for speed lovers as you'll see the cars exit the final right-hander, before blasting past you down the main straight. The cars here push 200 mph making this a truly a spectacular sector, filled with the roar of engines.<br /> <br />Special experiences offer a unique and unforgettable perspective on a race weekend, with pit lane walks, support race paddock entry, and optional driver appearances. An amazing chance to mix it with the cars and the stars, big name celebrities, engineers and the teams.<br /> <br />Paddock Club members also benefit from outstanding gourmet service, starting with a full breakfast, followed by an open bar serving Champagne and delicious gourmet meals accompanied by fine wines.

An <em>Al Dhiyafa</em> West package offers reserved seating and excellent views from the comfort of an outside balcony on Level 2, an elevated section of the West Grandstand.<br /> <br />You will also enjoy access to the private air-conditioned suites, a great place to relax thanks to elegant contemporary furnishings, flat screen TVs, and professional friendly service. You will be served unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and delicious hot and cold food, and enjoy access to a cash bar for alcoholic drinks.<br /> <br />The package also includes a complimentary Pit Lane pass for Thursday, 31st October, adding an extra dimension to your race weekend experience, mixing it with the teams and drivers. A parking pass is also included with every 3 <em>Al Dhiyafa</em> bookings.<br /> <br />The West Grandstand is an excellent spot to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, wrapped around the chicane at the end of the very high speed back straight. It provides a great view of this hard breaking point and crucial overtaking opportunity, placing you at the heart of the action. Cars missing their braking point will veer onto the run-off area that actually passes <em>under</em> the grandstand, a truly unique spectacle in F1.<br /> <br />You'll then see the cars accelerate hard past the Marina Grandstand, the air filled with the scream of the engines. Abu Dhabi's unobstructed layout means you will even have a good view across to the final two bends, and a clear view down the barrel of the main straight and the pit lane.<br /> <br />This is truly an excellent place to see every aspect of an F1 car's impressive performance, from to heavy braking, technical low speed cornering, and full throttle acceleration.

The North Lounge package combines a reserved seat in the panoramic North Grandstand, with exclusive access to a relaxing air-conditioned lounge area with great facilities including delicious food and drinks.  A great way to make the most of the ethereal twilight atmosphere of Abu Dhabi, with direct access to the complimentary post-race entertainment at the Yas Arena.<br /> <br />The North Grandstand is quite simply a superb spot to take in an F1 race. The stand wraps around the hairpin at Turn 7, and provides an excellent panoramic view as far as Turn 3, the blast down to the chicane at Turns 5 & 6, the hairpin and the huge straight on its exit. Abu Dhabi's unobstructed layout means you will even have a distant view across as far as the main straight grandstands.<br /> <br />This is truly an outstanding place to see every aspect of an F1 car's impressive performance, from high speed cornering, to heavy braking, technical low speed cornering, and full throttle acceleration.<br /> <br />The Ferrari World theme park is behind this stand, with exciting motorsport attractions including the world's fastest roller coaster, <em>Formula Rossa</em>, which reaches an incredible 150 mph.

The North Lounge package combines a reserved seat in the panoramic North Grandstand, with exclusive access to a relaxing air-conditioned lounge area with great facilities including delicious food and drinks.  A great way to make the most of the ethereal twilight atmosphere of Abu Dhabi, with direct access to the complimentary post-race entertainment at the Yas Arena.<br /> <br />The North Grandstand is quite simply a superb spot to take in an F1 race. The stand wraps around the hairpin at Turn 7, and provides an excellent panoramic view as far as Turn 3, the blast down to the chicane at Turns 5 & 6, the hairpin and the huge straight on its exit. Abu Dhabi's unobstructed layout means you will even have a distant view across as far as the main straight grandstands.<br /> <br />This is truly an outstanding place to see every aspect of an F1 car's impressive performance, from high speed cornering, to heavy braking, technical low speed cornering, and full throttle acceleration.<br /> <br />The Ferrari World theme park is behind this stand, with exciting motorsport attractions including the world's fastest roller coaster, <em>Formula Rossa</em>, which reaches an incredible 150 mph.

The West Lounge package combines a reserved seat in the adrenalin charged West Grandstand, with exclusive access to a relaxing air-conditioned lounge area with great facilities including delicious food and drinks.  A great way to make the most of the ethereal twilight atmosphere of Abu Dhabi in a comfortable and tranquil setting.<br /> <br />The West Grandstand is an excellent spot to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, wrapped around the chicane at the end of the very high speed back straight. It provides a great view of this hard breaking point and crucial overtaking opportunity, placing you at the heart of the action. Cars missing their braking point will veer onto the run-off area that actually passes <em>under</em> the grandstand, a truly unique spectacle in F1.<br /> <br />You'll then see the cars accelerate hard past the Marina Grandstand, the air filled with the scream of the engines. Abu Dhabi's unobstructed layout means you will even have a good view across to the final two bends, and a clear view down the barrel of the main straight and the pit lane.<br /> <br />This is truly an excellent place to see every aspect of an F1 car's impressive performance, from to heavy braking, technical low speed cornering, and full throttle acceleration.

The Main Grandstand runs along the inside of the main straight, and is a great place to watch the adrenalin of the pre-race grid preparations, the dramatic race start, and see the winner take the chequered flag before celebrating on the podium.<br /> <br />This is a fantastic spot for speed lovers too, as you will see the cars exit the final right-hander, before blasting past you down the main straight. The cars here push 200 mph making this a truly a spectacular grandstand, filled with the roar of the engines.<br /> <br />You will also have a great overview of the pit lane, making this is an excellent place to follow the evolution of pit strategies, and to watch the skill of the pit crews.

The South Grandstand stretches alongside the braking zone at the end of the high speed straight that cuts through the pleasant surroundings of the Marina. You will be ideally placed to watch this key part of the circuit, where spectacular overtakes are likely.<br /> <br />You will see the field weave through the Turn 11 chicane before accelerating hard out of 14. You will then have a great view as they sweep round the yachts and the Marina, before disappearing under the illuminated Yas Viceroy Hotel.<br /> <br />This is an excellent place to see the varied performance of an F1 car, from heavy braking to hard acceleration, in a delightful setting overlooking the harbour, park and stunning Yas Viceroy Hotel.

The Marina Grandstand stretches along the outside of the high speed straight that cuts through the pleasant surroundings of the Marina. You will have a clear view as the field accelerates hard on the exit of the Turn 8 chicane,  racing past you at over 185 mph.<br /> <br />In the distance you can see them round the park area between Turns 11 & 14, before heading back towards you. You will then have a clear view as they sweep round the yachts and the Marina, before disappearing under the illuminated Yas Viceroy Hotel.<br /> <br />This is an excellent place to see the raw power of an F1 car, and the impressive aerodynamic grip under high speed cornering.

The North Grandstand is quite simply a superb spot to take in an F1 race. The stand wraps around the hairpin at Turn 7, and provides an excellent panoramic view as far as Turn 3, the blast down to the chicane at Turns 5 & 6, the hairpin and the huge straight on its exit. Abu Dhabi's unobstructed layout means you will even have a distant view across as far as the main straight grandstands.<br /> <br />This is truly an outstanding place to see every aspect of an F1 car's impressive performance, from high speed cornering, to heavy braking, technical low speed cornering, and full throttle acceleration.<br /> <br />The Ferrari World theme park is behind this stand, with exciting motorsport attractions including the world's fastest roller coaster, <em>Formula Rossa</em>, which reaches an incredible 150 mph.

The South Grandstand stretches alongside the braking zone at the end of the high speed straight that cuts through the pleasant surroundings of the Marina. You will be ideally placed to watch this key part of the circuit, where spectacular overtakes are likely.<br /> <br />You will see the field weave through the Turn 11 chicane before accelerating hard out of 14. You will then have a great view as they sweep round the yachts and the Marina, before disappearing under the illuminated Yas Viceroy Hotel.<br /> <br />This is an excellent place to see the varied performance of an F1 car, from heavy braking to hard acceleration, in a delightful setting overlooking the harbour, park and stunning Yas Viceroy Hotel.