Dubai Autodrome International Circuit National
Dubai Autodrome International Circuit National Notes:
The Dubai Autodrome International Circuit is a 3.34-mile (5.37-km) racetrack inside one of the largest entertainment complexes in the world: Dubailand, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The autodrome has four different configurations for racing, two of them with FIA Grade 1 licenses and a kartdrome for go-karting competitions. The Asian Le Mans Series and the Formula Regional Asian Championship are two of the regular motorsport events held at the Dubai Autodrome. There are only two seasons in Dubai: the super hot and rainless summer and the mild winter with occasional downpours. The excruciating heat and humidity of the desert summer make racing at night the best option during that season.
The trajectory of the Grand Prix Course in the Dubai Autodrome International Circuit runs through 16 corners surrounded by ample asphalt runoffs that increase the racetrack's safety. Races start/finish in the autodrome's front straight, where top racecars can reach 200 km/h (124 mph). The first corner is a fast-paced right-hander followed by a slight bend to the left in turn two. The road course snakes from turns three to six, leading drivers into a heavy downshifting spot at corner seven's entry. A pair of left-handers get drivers in the back straight and from there, into the challenging six corners remaining. Turns ten to twelve are supertight and require heavy steering to avoid the curbs, and the sweeping corner 13 sees racers flying at 190 km/h (118 mph). The uphill corner number 14 has the shortest radius in Dubai Autodrome, and after that, racers go downhill through 15 and 16 to re-enter the front straight with the finish line on sight.
National Notes:
The National configuration at Dubai Autodrome International Circuit represents a shortened layout at UAE's premier permanent motorsport facility in Motor City, Dubai. The National designation indicates a compact circuit appropriate for national-level competition, club racing, and driver training programs, creating reduced distance compared to the full GP layout. This variant serves varied motorsport requirements at Dubai's FIA Grade 1 facility that has operated since 2004 as Middle East's leading permanent circuit.
Operating the National configuration showcases Dubai Autodrome's versatility where multiple layouts serve diverse event requirements from international championships to grassroots club racing. UAE's desert climate creates extreme heat with track temperatures frequently exceeding 55C during summer months, necessitating evening operations and winter scheduling. The National variant provides accessible layout option serving Dubai's growing motorsport community at this facility representing significant Emirati investment in racing infrastructure, contributing to Middle East motorsport development and establishing UAE as regional racing hub.
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