Next weekend, UAE racing fans can enjoy a weekend of racing at the home of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Friday 16 and Saturday 17 December will see the Circuit host the sixth edition of the Gulf 12 Hours.
In total, 25 cars from 18 teams line up on the grid and go head-to-head.
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, the cars run in both 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 next round of the Formula4 UAE championship at its Yas Marina Circuit home and offers a chance to talent spot future racing stars.
A general admission ticket costs Dh25 while, for the first time, Yas Marina Circuit is also offering a Friday street food themed brunch from 12:00 – 16:00 at Dh395 with grape and hops and Dh295 with soft drinks and kids under 12 eating free.
On the Saturday, there is a two-course roast available, priced at Dh195 with half a bottle of grape or unlimited soft drinks per person. Kids under 12 eat free once again.
You can register in advance at www.yasmarinacircuit.com for the chance to win a free driving experience on the track in cars such as the Mercedes AMG and YAS 3000.
