Abu Dhabi Grand Prix draws record 339,000 visitors

The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concluded with a historic milestone, attracting a record 339,000 fans across all race weekend events at Yas Marina Circuit. 

The finale of Formula 1’s 75th season saw 203,000 spectators fill the stands for the three-way championship showdown between McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, an increase of nearly 6% from the previous year’s 192,000-strong attendance. 

After-race concerts reached new heights, attracting a record 136,000 visitors. The star-studded lineup featured global artists such as Elyanna, Benson Boone, Post Malone, Metallica and Katy Perry, alongside official after-parties with performances by Idris Elba, Keinemusik and Calvin Harris. 

Enhanced fan experiences also contributed to the event’s success. Extended track access, including public pit lane walks and a special track walk on 4 December drew unprecedented crowds, making it one of the biggest Thursdays in the race’s history. Daily entertainment and immersive activities kept fans engaged throughout the weekend.

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Hosted by local group Ethara, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix remains a key event on the global F1 calendar, with attendance from high-profile guests, including tech billionaire Bill Gates, former footballer Ronaldinho and actress Ana de Armas, who waved the chequered flag during one of the races. 

Sustainability was a key priority, with organisers tripling the use of solar power, operating temporary generators on 100% biofuel blends and installing public water stations across the event, eliminating more than 520,000 plastic bottles.