TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi (the “Circuit”) is operated by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
LLC (an Ethara group company). The promoter of the Grand Prix is Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company).
These Terms & Conditions of Entry shall be read and accepted in conjunction with the Terms
& Conditions of Sale (collectively, “Terms & Conditions”) which you will find
here and our Privacy Policy, which you will
find here.
Unless otherwise specifically defined herein, defined terms shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in Clause 2 of these Terms & Conditions of Entry. Any general or specific
authorisation or permission for any person (individually an “Entrant” and collectively the
“Entrants”) to attend any Event, participate in any Experience (whether on-track or
off-track), enter into and/or remain at the Circuit, including, without limitation, pursuant
to any Ticket, is strictly subject to, and conditional upon, the Entrant’s acceptance of all
Terms & Conditions. Entrants are strongly encouraged to read and inform themselves of
these Terms & Conditions of Entry. Any Entrant who breaches these Terms & Conditions
of Entry may be liable to penalty, denial of entry and/or expulsion from an Event and/or the
Circuit.
These Terms & Conditions of Entry may be updated periodically to account for any changes
in legal or regulatory requirements and/or changes to our products, services and other
offerings of the Circuit. We recommend that you consult this page frequently so that you are
aware of our latest terms.
1. SALE AND ATTENDANCE SUMMARY
1.1. The Circuit is primarily a motorsports venue. Motorsport is both noisy
and dangerous. Attending the Circuit, including any Event held at the Circuit, may involve
danger and risk to an Entrant’s personal safety. Entrants are hereby warned that there is a
possibility of an accident causing injury, death or property damage or loss. Attendance is at
the Entrant’s own risk. Each Entrant is responsible at all times for all children under their
care. By attending any Event or Experience, purchasing a Ticket for an Event, entering into
and/or remaining at the Circuit, each Entrant is deemed to have accepted all applicable terms
and conditions and any accompanying risks, obligations and responsibilities.
1.2. If an Entrant is attending an Event and is required to hold a Ticket,
the Entrant is reminded that the purchase of a Ticket is final. Except as provided in the
Terms & Conditions of Sale, Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and not for
resale. No ticket for an Event may be used by any person for advertising, promotional or
commercial purposes including without limitation, prizes, competitions, contests, sweepstakes
or packaged with hospitality or other products without the prior written consent of Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) (and, in relation to the Grand Prix,
FOWC) first being obtained.
1.3. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves
the right to inspect and refuse bags or other items to be brought into the Circuit.
Restrictions apply to items which Entrants bring into the Circuit which include professional
video cameras and photography cameras and food and beverages. Please see section 6 for further
details.
1.4. In relation to certain Events and for safety and operational reasons,
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may advise that children do not
attend particular Events.
1.5. In the event of adverse weather conditions, access to the Circuit may be
denied and some Events delayed or cancelled at Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara
group company)'s sole discretion and at short notice.
1.6. In relation to each Event, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an
Ethara group company) reserves the right to, without notice and in any circumstances, add,
withdraw, reschedule or substitute any particular person, group, car, race, team or
personality from the Event and to amend Ticket prices, seating arrangements and audience
capacity.
1.7. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves
the right, with reasonable cause, to refuse entry to any Entrant or remove any Entrant from
the Circuit
2. DEFINITIONS
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) means its
employees, directors, management, shareholders and subsidiaries.
Associated Entities means the owners of the Circuit, the Promoter, FIA and sanctioning bodies, FOWC and its affiliates including FOM, Formula One Marketing Limited, Formula One Licensing B.V., Formula One Asset Management Limited, Formula Motorsport Limited, Formula One Hospitality and Event Services Limited, Title Sponsor (if any), engineers, consultants, contractors and/or suppliers appointed by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or any other suppliers, organisers, promoters, entities and/or any and all persons involved in the organisation, conduct and promotion of activities and Events at the Circuit (including officials, marshals, rescue and medical staff), the competitors and drivers (all such parties to include where relevant all directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors and affiliated companies).
Authorised Agents means persons to whom Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC
(an Ethara group company) has granted the right to sell Tickets including Authorised Retail
Agents and Authorised Web Agents.
Authorised Retail Agents refers to temporary or permanent retail outlets or kiosks that Abu
Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) has granted the right to sell
Tickets.
Authorised Web Agents refers to online agents whom Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company) has granted the right to sell Tickets.
Booking Hotline refers to the following number:
800 927 or
+971 (0) 2 659 9800.
Entrant(s) has the meaning given in the introduction to these Terms &
Conditions of Entry.
Event means any event, activity or function held or to be held at the
Circuit, including for the avoidance of doubt, the Grand Prix.
Event Organiser means the organiser of a particular Event.
Experience means any driving, karting, drifting, drag racing or other
motorsports (whether on-track or off-track) or other activities offered by Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or any Associated Entities on or at the
Circuit.
FIA means Federation Internationale de l’Automobile.
FOM means Formula One Management Limited.
FOWC means Formula One World Championship Limited and/or where the context
requires shall include FOM or any employee, representative, agent or contractor acting on its
or their behalf.
Grand Prix means the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2025, and
refers to any and all of the trial day, qualifying day and race day in relation thereto.
Police means the Abu Dhabi Police Authority, or any other body tasked with
providing security arrangements for the Circuit and/or an Event.
Ticket refers to any ticket, pass, wristband, lanyard, card, permission
credential and/or other document or thing issued by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an
Ethara group company) or any Associated Entities which permits entry to an Event (whether or
not for payment).
Title Sponsor means the title sponsor for a particular Event (from time to
time).
Website means any official websites or mobile applications operated by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (an Ethara group company), including www.yasmarinacircuit.com www.abudhabigp.com and the Abu Dhabi GP app.
3. INTERPRETATION
For the purposes of these Terms & Conditions of Entry, except to the extent that the
context otherwise requires:
(a) words utilising the singular shall include the plural and vice versa;
(b) words importing a specific gender shall include the other genders (male,
female or neuter);
(c) the headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation;
(d) any reference to conduct includes an omission, statement or undertaking,
whether or not in writing;
(e) a reference to a “Clause” is a reference to a clause of these Terms &
Conditions of Entry;
(f) a reference to a document includes all amendments or supplements to that
document, or replacements or notations of it; and
(g) whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” (or similar
terms) are used in these Terms & Conditions of Entry, they are deemed to be followed by
the words “without limitation”.
4. GENERAL CONDITIONS
4.1. These Terms & Conditions of Entry are available from our Websites,
Authorised Agents or by calling the Booking Hotline.
4.2. It is the Entrant's responsibility to read, understand and comply with
these Terms & Conditions of Entry.
4.3. Each Entrant is reminded, agrees, accepts and acknowledges that the
Circuit is a dangerous place and that certain Events and activities associated
therewith are dangerous and accidents can happen. By attending any Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit each Entrant is deemed to have accepted these Conditions of Entry and any accompanying risks, obligations and responsibilities. Each Entrant is warned that there is a possibility of an accident causing injury, death or property damage or loss and attending any Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit is solely at the Entrant’s own risk and that Entrant assumes such risk. Each Entrant acknowledges that the risks associated with attending or participating in any Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit includes the risk of suffering harm as a result of motor vehicles (or parts of them) colliding with other motor vehicles, persons or property. Each Entrant agrees, accepts and acknowledges attending any Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit has a degree of danger and, to the extent permitted by law, hereby excludes, releases and forever discharges the Associated Entities and each of them, and all other persons involved in the organisation, conduct and promotion of the applicable Event and/or the maintenance, management and organisation of the Circuit, from any and all liability for claim, loss, damage, cost or expense arising from any personal injury or death (including but not limited to for any personal injury, death, loss or damage to property) arising from or connected with the Entrant attending/participating in any Event/Experience, or entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit or participating in Recreational Services (as defined in Clause 4.4 below), including but not limited to as a result of the negligence of any of the Associated Entities (but excluding: (a) personal injury or death caused by negligence; or (b) fraud) to the maximum extent permitted by the laws of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. At certain times, including in relation to certain Events, and for safety and operational reasons, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may advise that children do not attend the Circuit. From time to time Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may prohibit persons under the age of eighteen (18) years of age from attending an Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian who is over eighteen (18) years of age. The protection of any person who is under the care of another, (including any person under eighteen (18) years of age) is the sole responsibility of the accompanying parent or guardian. Each Entrant is strongly advised to exercise diligent supervision and extreme caution when attending an Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit with a person under eighteen (18) years of age.
4.4. To the extent permitted by law, each Entrant acknowledges that, to the
extent to which such Entrant participates in: (a) a sporting activity or similar leisure time
pursuit; and/or (b) an activity that involves a significant degree of physical exertion or
physical risk; and/or (c) is undertaken for the purposes of recreation, enjoyment or leisure,
(“Recreational Services”), including any pre-Event, post-Event and contemporaneous activities,
pit walks and participation in various amusements and interactive displays, the Associated
Entities do not make any warranty that the Recreational Services will be provided with due
care and skill or that any materials provided in connection with the Recreational Services
will be fit for the purposes for which they are supplied. Each Entrant acknowledges that, to
the extent that any warranty is implied it is excluded to the full extent permitted by law.
4.5. Without limiting any other release or limitation of liability contained
in these Terms & Conditions of Entry, the Associated Entities will not be liable for any
indirect or consequential loss (including, but not limited to, loss of earnings), suffered by
any Entrant(s) or caused by any acts or omissions of the Associated Entities, their directors,
employees, agents and contractors.
4.6. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves
the right, with reasonable cause (which includes failure to comply with any of these Terms
& Conditions of Entry) to refuse entry to any Entrant(s) or remove any Entrant(s) from the
Circuit at any time.
4.7. Each Entrant is solely responsible for complying with all immigration,
customs and legal requirements of any relevant authority for entry into the United Arab
Emirates and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (including, but not limited to, obtaining an entry visa
or permit of any kind). In relation to an Event, no exchanges, refunds or replacements of
Tickets will be made due to an Entrant’s failure to comply with such requirements or his or
her inability to obtain (or his or her denial, cancellation, expiration or revocation of) an
entry visa or permit, for any reason whatsoever. Each Entrant is advised to review all
immigration, customs and legal requirements for entry into the United Arab Emirates and the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi prior to purchasing any Ticket(s) for an Event.
4.8. No person may use the name of the Grand Prix or part thereof (nor any
abbreviation or foreign language version thereof) nor any logo or graphic device of or
relating to the Grand Prix for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the prior written
consent of FOWC first being obtained exercisable in FOWC’s discretion.
5. CIRCUIT ACCESS AND ENTRY
5.1. Each Entrant is only permitted to access the open areas of the Circuit
and must not enter any of the restricted areas designated by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
LLC (an Ethara group company) or any of the Associated Entities.
5.2. Each Entrant which is accompanying a child or vulnerable person to an
Event must:
(a) ensure that they and such persons are in possession of a valid Ticket;
(b) be responsible for the care, conduct and supervision of such persons at
all times; and
(c) must keep them within sight at all times, particularly within the
vicinity of the Circuit. Entrant(s) under twenty-one (21) years of age may not be permitted to
enter certain areas of the Circuit for safety reasons as determined or advised by Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) in its absolute discretion.
5.3. After entry to the Circuit has been granted to an Entrant on a
particular Event day, Tickets are non-transferable for that Event day. Each Entrant must be in
possession of a valid Ticket at all times. No person will be admitted to the Circuit for an
Event without a Ticket. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company)
reserves the right to refuse entry to a person for an Event who is not in possession of a
valid Ticket and may ask that person to leave the Circuit. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right to charge a fee for the replacement of
Tickets. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right not
to replace Tickets that are lost, stolen, counterfeit, damaged or unreadable.
5.4. As a condition of entry into and remaining at the Circuit, each Entrant
acknowledges and accepts that certain activities at the Circuit, including motor racing and
other activities associated therewith are dangerous and attending the Circuit may involve
personal risk to Entrant(s). Attendance at the Circuit is entirely at the Entrant’s own risk.
Each Entrant is reminded of, agrees, accepts and acknowledges the warnings, indemnities and
limitation of liabilities set out these Terms & Conditions of Entry.
6. SECURITY, CONDUCT AND ATTENDANCE
6.1. By purchasing a Ticket, each Entrant agrees to comply with:
(a) the conditions (including any restrictions) displayed at the entrance to
the Circuit;
(b) these Terms & Conditions of Entry, Terms and Conditions of Sale as
well as any other applicable Terms & Conditions made available from time to time relating
to the Circuit or any Event or Experience;
(c) the security arrangements, notices or announcements displayed or given by
the Police or agents representing any of the Associated Entities, including, without
limitation, all directions or notices relating to access and security at the Event;
(d) all laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates;
(e) requests of the Police;
(f) requests of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company) or agents of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or any of
the Associated Entities with regards to the activities of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC
(an Ethara group company), the Events and/or the use or occupancy of the Circuit and its
facilities.
6.2. For reasons of security and safety, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC
(an Ethara group company) reserves the right to inspect any possessions or persons entering
the Circuit. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) also reserves the
right to refuse bags and/or other items being brought into the Circuit (including those listed
at 6.4 below), and with reasonable cause, to refuse entry to any Entrant or remove any Entrant
from the Circuit. Any consent given by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company) or anyone duly authorized on its behalf (each an “Authorized Representative”) may be
revoked by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) at any time. If such
consent is withdrawn, the Entrant must immediately remove or hand to Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or the Authorized Representative, the offending
article or immediately leave the Circuit through the nearest exit, as directed by Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or its Authorized Representative.
6.3. Due to health and safety issues, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC
(an Ethara group company) may require that Entrants below the age of twenty-one (21) years of
age do not attend the Circuit at particular times, including certain Events. Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may recommend that Entrants wear
appropriate ear protection and/or other protective clothing or equipment during certain
Events. If Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) does issue such a
recommendation, each Entrant must also ensure that any Entrant below the age of twenty-one
(21) years of age or any other person within their care wears appropriate ear protection
and/or other protective clothing or equipment as directed by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
LLC (an Ethara group company). Their protection is the sole responsibility of the accompanying
parent or guardian.
6.4. Each Entrant must not, without the prior consent of Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company), have in their possession, or bring into
the Circuit, any of the following items:
(a) Alcohol, food and beverages (excluding baby food and medically required
items);
(b) Cooler boxes, picnic hampers, bottles, flasks or other food or beverage
containers;
(c) Animals (except service animals);
(d) Dangerous items such as firearms, knives or weapons (including
imitations);
(e) Fireworks, flares, lasers or balloons;
(f) Flags, banners or signs (with or without poles);
(g) Commercial or promotional materials;
(h) Drones or similar aircraft;
(i) Musical instruments, sound amplifying devices, loudhailers, whistles, air
horns;
(j) Professional film, photography, audio or broadcast equipment;
(k) Chairs, stools or seating devices;
(l) Large articles not fitting under a seat;
(m) Rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards, bicycles, scooters;
(m) Umbrellas and large backbacks;
(n) Illegal items or substances; or
(o) Any items with the potential for injury, venue damage, public nuisance or
offence at staff discretion.
6.5. The Associated Entities, and each of them, shall not be liable for lost
or damaged property brought by Entrant(s) into the Circuit. Cloaking facilities are not
available at the Circuit.
6.6. Each Entrant agrees to compensate the Event Organiser, Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) and/or the Associated Entities for any
and all damage, loss, liability or injury that they suffer or may suffer as a result of the
Entrant(s)’ failure to comply with these Terms & Conditions of Entry or the wilful,
reckless or negligent acts or omissions of the Entrant, or any person with the Entrant’s care,
guidance or supervision, within the Circuit or in relation to an Event.
6.7. Each Entrant must not without the prior written consent of Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company):
(a) be on the Circuit;
(b) remain at the Circuit outside the published closing times;
(c) leave the Circuit and/or an Event other than through a designated exit;
(d) remove any glass object from a reserved area;
(e) enter any fence or cordoned off area, or interfere with any activity undertaken by Abu
Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) in any fenced or cordoned off
area;
(f) erect any structure, or erect or display any sign or banner;
(g) pick, damage or uproot any tree or shrub, disturb or interfere with any fauna;
(h) climb or remain on any tree or structure;
(i) post, stick or place any poster, placard, bill, banner print, paper or any advertising
material on any building, structure, fence, tree or cordon;
(j) distribute any printed or visual matter or distribute, display or promote any advertising
or promotional material, samples of goods or services or any other matter or thing;
(k) distribute, hawk, sell, offer or expose for sale any goods or services or collect money or
orders for goods and services;
(l) sell, offer or make available for sale, or give away any Ticket;
(m) misuse, deface, damage, or tamper with any building, seat, chair, table, structure,
vehicle, vessel, truck, pipe, tap, tap-fitting, conduit, electrical equipment, wiring, or
sign;
(n) block any thoroughfare including, without limitation, any stairs, steps, aisle, gangway,
overpass, underpass, pontoon, bridge, passage, entry or exit;
(o) deposit litter, except in a receptacle provided for that purpose;
(p) throw or kick any stone, bottle or other projectile;
(q) disrupt, interrupt or behave in any manner that may disrupt or interrupt any race, event
or activity;
(r) act or conduct oneself in such a way as to hinder, obstruct or interfere with a driver of
any vehicle taking part in a race or to adversely affect the safety of the public;
(s) deliberately obstruct the view of any Entrant seated in a seat in the immediate vicinity,
or cause unreasonable annoyance to any other Entrant(s), official or employee or contractor of
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company), or interfere with the comfort
of any Entrant(s) or their enjoyment of an Event;
(t) use indecent or obscene language or threatening or insulting words or otherwise behave in
a threatening, abusive, riotous, indecent or insulting manner;
(u) interfere with, obstruct or hinder an Authorized Person in the exercise of his or her
powers, functions or duties;
(v) operate or use a loud hailer, public address system, broadcast device or other device
which may interfere with electronic or radio communications being used by Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or other persons authorized by Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company);
(w) conduct public surveys or opinion polls, solicit money, donations or subscriptions from
members of the public;
(x) busk or conduct entertainment;
(y) smoke in a designated no smoking area; or
(z) make, create, store, record or transmit any form of visual footage, audio-visual footage,
sound recording, information or other data of, at or in relation to any Event other than for
personal, private and non-commercial purposes, unless expressly permitted by Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) and (as applicable) FOWC or its agents.
6.8. In relation to certain Events and as a condition of use of the Circuit
you, and such other persons as Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company)
may designate from time to time, may be required to enter into, and at all times comply with,
a waiver and indemnity in such form as Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company) may, in its absolute and sole discretion decide. For those Events, you will be
required to ensure that all signed waiver and indemnity form(s) are duly completed (accurately
and legibly) and delivered to Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company)
prior to use of the circuit.
6.9. Whilst at an Event and at the Circuit, you must take care to protect
your safety and the safety of others. You are required to take appropriate care for your sun
protection and hydration and must wear appropriate footwear and clothing at all times. Volume
levels at any Event may vary, and it is recommended that you take appropriate care for your
hearing protection, including using earplugs.
7. ALTERATIONS TO EVENTS
7.1. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves
the right, without notice, to add, withdraw, reschedule or substitute any particular person,
group, car, race, team or personality from an Event, to amend Ticket prices, seating
arrangements and audience capacity whether advertised or not and whether expected to be in the
Event or not. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) is not liable to
Entrants for any changes in the participants or format of, or any other element of an Event
arising from the arrangement of a substitute event. Unless otherwise stated Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) is the promoter and exclusive distributor
of Tickets for Events to be held at the Circuit. However, other entities (the actions of whom
are not controlled by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) ) may
elect to cancel, postpone or change the date and time of an Event and Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company) is not responsible or liable to Entrants for any loss
or damage, whether direct or indirect, that is incurred as a result of an Event (or any part
of an Event) being cancelled, postponed or changed. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an
Ethara group company) provides no warranty, guarantee, promise of any nature regarding the
date and time of a particular Event and cannot warrant, guarantee or promise that an Event
will not be cancelled, postponed or changed.
7.2. Each of the Associated Entities, at their sole and absolute discretion,
reserves the right to delay or postpone an Event, and, if necessary, to cancel or abandon an
Event entirely due to adverse weather conditions. The Event may resume on the same or next day
after such delay or postponement.
7.3. None of the Associated Entities shall be liable to any Entrant(s) for
any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, that is incurred as a result of an Event (or
any part of an Event) being cancelled, postponed or changed.
8. PHOTOGRAPHS, IMAGES & RECORDING AND THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
8.1. For the purposes of this Clause 8, “Recordings” means any kind of sound
recording, visual footage or audio-visual footage, “Data” means any information or other data,
including official timing, results, performance, telemetry, weather or race control data,
“Image” means any image, including photographic images and any still pictures derived or
capable of being derived from a Recording, and “Recording Equipment” means any equipment that
may enable an Entrant to make, create, store, record, reproduce or transmit any kind of
Recording, Image or Data.
8.2. Unless authorised by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara
group company) and (as applicable) FOWC in writing, each Entrant must not bring into or use
within the Circuit any professional Recording Equipment or any Recording Equipment deemed
unacceptable by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) and (as
applicable) FOWC/IWC in its absolute discretion having regard to the purposes of this Clause
8. Subject to Clause 8.3, personal electronic devices (including still image cameras, mobile
telephones and other personal communications and handheld devices) are permitted within the
Circuit unless otherwise advised.
8.3. Entrants must not make, create, store, record, transmit, reproduce,
broadcast, stream, use, sell, licence or otherwise deal in any Recordings and/or Images or
store, record or transmit any Data made within the Circuit of, at or in relation to any Event
except:
(a) where such is for the private enjoyment of the Entrant and for
non-commercial purposes only; or
(b) where the Entrant has obtained the prior written consent of the relevant Associated Entity, which, for the purposes of the Grand Prix shall be FOWC.
8.4. An Entrant must, upon request from FOWC, assign in writing for no fee
all intellectual property in any Recordings, Images and/or Data made at or in relation to the
relevant Event to FOWC, and such Entrant agrees to waive or where waiver is not possible, to
not enforce any moral rights which such Entrant has in such Recordings, Images or Data.
8.5. The Associated Entities have the right to admit any authorised
photographers into the Circuit for photography and/or video recordings for future advertising
and promotional purposes without any requirement for permission from any Entrant
whatsoever.
8.6. Each Entrant acknowledges that Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company) and third parties authorised by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company) may make Recordings within the Circuit and such Recordings may include the images
and/or voices of the Entrant(s). Each Entrant hereby grants FOWC and third parties authorised
by FOWC permission to make, reproduce, broadcast, stream, use, sell, licence or otherwise deal
in a recording of the Entrant(s) in any media, worldwide, in perpetuity and for any purpose
without identification, compensation or payment of any kind and each Entrant waives any and
all of its personality and privacy rights to the extent necessary to permit such use. Each
Entrant who is accompanied by persons aged under 18 years old will be deemed to have provided
such permissions as a consenting parent and/or guardian on behalf of the accompanying persons.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may amend
these Terms and Conditions of Entry at any time, for example, to ensure that we remain
compliant with relevant laws and regulations and to ensure that we are constantly improving
your experiences at Events, Experiences and other activities at the Circuit. Updates will be
published on the Website. By attending the Circuit (including for any Event or participating
in any Experience or Recreational Service) after any changes are made, you accept those
changes and will be bound by them.
9.2. Each of the provisions of these Terms & Conditions of Entry is
severable from the other(s). If any provision or part of a provision is or becomes invalid,
unenforceable or illegal in any respect, such provision or part of such provision will, to the
extent that the term is invalid, be deemed not to form part of these Terms & Conditions of
Entry. The remaining provisions or parts of such provisions will not be invalidated in any
way.
9.3. These Terms & Conditions of Entry are available in both Arabic and
English. In the event of any inconsistency between the Arabic and English versions of these
Terms & Conditions of Entry, the English shall prevail.
9.4. These Terms & Conditions of Entry are governed by and construed,
performed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates and the Federal laws of the United Arab Emirates, without giving effect to the
principals of conflicts of laws or choice of law provisions therein. Each Entrant hereby
submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi courts.
Updated: January, 2025
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi (the “Circuit”) is operated by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
LLC (an Ethara group company). The promoter of the Grand Prix is Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company).
These Conditions of Sale shall be read and accepted in conjunction with the Conditions of
Entry which you will find here (collectively, “Terms & Conditions”)
and our Privacy Policy, which you will find
here.
Unless otherwise specifically defined herein, capitalized terms shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in Clause 2 of these Conditions of Sale. Any general or specific
authorisation or permission for any person (individually an “Entrant” and collectively the
“Entrants”) to attend any Event, enter into and/or remain at the Circuit, including, without
limitation, pursuant to any Ticket, is strictly subject to, and conditional upon, the
Entrant’s acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Entrants are strongly encouraged to read
and inform themselves of all Terms & Conditions. Any Entrant who breaches our Terms &
Conditions may be liable to penalty, denial of entry and/or expulsion from an Event and/or the
Circuit.
These Conditions of Sale may be updated periodically to account for any changes in legal or
regulatory requirements and/or changes to our products, services and other offerings of the
Circuit. We recommend that you consult this page frequently so that you are aware of our
latest terms.
1. Sale and Attendance Summary
1.1 The Circuit is primarily a motorsports venue. Motorsport is both noisy
and dangerous. Attending the Circuit, including any Event/Experience held at the Circuit, may
involve danger and risk to an Entrant’s personal safety. Entrants are hereby warned that there
is a possibility of an accident causing injury, death or property damage or loss. Attendance
is at the Entrant’s own risk. Each Entrant is responsible at all times for all children under
their care. By attending any Event or Experience, purchasing a Ticket for an Event, entering
into and/or remaining at the Circuit, each Entrant is deemed to have accepted all applicable
terms and conditions and any accompanying risks, obligations and responsibilities.
1.2 If an Entrant is attending an Event and is required to hold a Ticket, the
Entrant is reminded that the purchase of a Ticket is final. Except as provided in Clause 7.2,
Tickets are non-refundable.
1.3 Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves
the right to inspect and refuse bags or other items to be brought into the Circuit.
Restrictions apply to items which Entrants bring into the Circuit which include professional
video cameras and photography cameras, signs and banners and food and beverages. Please see
our Conditions of Entry for further details.
1.4 In relation to certain Events and for safety and operational reasons, Abu
Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may advise that children do not
attend particular Events.
1.5 In the event of adverse weather conditions, access to the Circuit may be
denied and some Events/Experiences delayed or cancelled at Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
LLC (an Ethara group company)'s sole discretion and at short notice.
1.6 In relation to each Event/Experience, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right to, without notice and in any circumstances,
add, withdraw, reschedule or substitute any particular person, group, car, race, team or
personality from the Event/Experience and to amend Ticket prices, seating arrangements and
audience capacity.
1.7 Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves
the right, with reasonable cause, to refuse entry to any Entrant or remove any Entrant from
the Circuit.
2. DEFINITIONS
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) means its employees, directors,
management, shareholders and subsidiaries.
Associated Entities means the owners of the Circuit, the Promoter, FIA and sanctioning bodies,
FOWC and its affiliates including FOM, Formula One Marketing Limited, Formula One Licensing
B.V., Formula One Asset Management Limited, Formula Motorsport Limited, Formula One
Hospitality and Event Services Limited, Title Sponsor (if any), engineers, consultants,
contractors and/or suppliers appointed by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara
group company) or any other suppliers, organisers, promoters, entities and/or any and all
persons involved in the organisation, conduct and promotion of activities and Events at the
Circuit (including officials, marshals, rescue and medical staff), the competitors and drivers
(all such parties to include where relevant all directors, officers, employees, agents,
contractors and affiliated companies).
Authorised Agents means persons to whom Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC
(an Ethara group company) has granted the right to sell Tickets including Authorised Retail
Agents and Authorised Web Agents.
Authorised Retail Agents refers to temporary or permanent retail outlets or
kiosks that Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) has granted the
right to sell Tickets.
Authorised Web Agents refers to online agents whom Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company) has granted the right to sell Tickets.
Booking Hotline refers to the following number:
800 927 or
+971 (0) 2 659 9800.
Circuit refers to the Yas Marina Circuit, the track and all areas in, around
and within the Yas Marina Circuit which are used in any manner connected with an Event and/or
set aside for other activities.
Terms & Conditions of Entry means these Terms & Conditions of Entry as set out in this
document as may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, including, but not
limited to publication on our Websites;
Entrant(s) has the meaning given in the introduction to these Terms &
Conditions of Entry.
Event means any event, activity or function held or to be held at the
Circuit, including for the avoidance of doubt, the Grand Prix.
Event Organiser means the organiser of a particular Event.
Experience means any driving, karting, drifting, drag racing or other
motorsports (whether on-track or off-track) or other activities offered by Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or any Associated Entities on or at the
Circuit.
FIA means Federation Internationale de l’Automobile.
FOM means Formula One Management Limited.
FOWC means Formula One World Championship Limited and/or where the context
requires shall include FOM or any employee, representative, agent or contractor acting on its
or their behalf.
Golden Circle means the ‘Golden Circle’ restricted access area of Etihad
Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Grand Prix means the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2025, and
refers to any and all of the trial day, qualifying day and race day in relation thereto.
Police means the Abu Dhabi Police Authority, or any other body tasked with
providing security arrangements for the Circuit and/or an Event.
Ticket refers to any ticket, pass, wristband, lanyard, card, permission
credential and/or other document or thing issued by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an
Ethara group company) or any Associated Entities which permits entry to an Event (whether or
not for payment).
Title Sponsor means the title sponsor for a particular Event (from time to
time).
Upgrade means a licence (in such form as Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC
(an Ethara group company) shall determine) entitling its holder to enter the Golden Circle or
designated hospitality area at the Etihad Arena (as more particularly specified in the booking
confirmation) who, but for the Upgrade, would not be so entitled. In respect of an Upgrade,
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) shall also mean an officially
authorised seller or on-seller of Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets).
Websites means any official websites or mobile applications operated by Abu
Dhabi Motorsports Management (an Ethara group company) from time to time, including
www.yasmarinacircuit.com
www.abudhabigp.com and the Abu Dhabi
GP app.
3. Interpretation
3.1 For the purposes of these Terms & Conditions of Sale, except to the
extent that the context otherwise requires:
(a) words utilising the singular shall include the plural and vice versa.
(b) words importing a specific gender shall include the other genders (male,
female or neuter).
(c) the headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
(d) any reference to conduct includes an omission, statement or undertaking,
whether or not in writing.
(e) any reference to conduct includes an omission, statement or undertaking,
whether or not in writing.
(f) a reference to a “Clause” is a reference to a clause of these Terms &
Conditions of Sale.
(g) a reference to a document includes all amendments or supplements to that
document, or replacements or notations of it.
(h) where reference is made to an “Entrant”, such reference shall be deemed
to include the parent/guardian acting on behalf of a minor (where relevant), and
(i) whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” (or similar
terms) are used in these Terms & Conditions of Sale, they are deemed to be followed by the
words “without limitation”.
4. Ticket Sales and Fulfilment for Events
4.1 Tickets for Events may only be purchased from the Website, Authorised
Agents and the Booking Hotline.
4.2 Tickets will be sold on a first come – first served, best seat basis,
subject to availability.
4.3 In relation to certain Events, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an
Ethara group company) may prohibit persons under the age of Twenty-One (21) from purchasing
Ticket(s), which must be purchased on their behalf by a parent or guardian over the age of
Twenty-One (21) and must accompany them to the Event under the supervision and with the
permission of his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) who will be solely responsible for advising
such Entrant of these Terms & Conditions of Sale. From time to time Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may prohibit persons under the age of Twenty-One (21)
years of age from attending an Event, Experience or entering into and/or remaining at the
Circuit, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian who is over Twenty-One (21) years of age.
The protection of any person who is under the care of another, (including any person under
Twenty-One (21) years of age) is the sole responsibility of the accompanying parent or
guardian. Each Entrant is strongly advised to exercise diligent supervision and extreme
caution when attending an Event/Experience, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit with
a person under Twenty-One (21) years of age.
4.4 For all Events, full payment is required at the time of booking. If
insufficient funds are available or if payment cannot be completed in full the transaction
will be not be completed and will be voided.
4.5 For certain Events, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company) may specify a maximum number of Tickets that can be purchased by any one individual.
4.6 For some Events, the option to have tickets physically delivered to you
will be available. Each Entrant who elects to have their Tickets for an Event delivered by
courier or postal services will bear all courier, delivery and/or postal charges incurred
relation or ancillary thereto. A physical address must be provided at the time of booking and
the Entrant or its duly authorised designee must be available to sign for and receive the
Ticket(s) during the hours of courier delivery in their jurisdiction.
4.7 Changes to delivery address details may only be made by calling the
Booking Hotline. It is the sole responsibility of an Entrant who has purchased or obtained
Ticket(s) for an Event to notify Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company) of any change prior to the Ticket(s) being dispatched. Each Entrant who has purchased
or obtained Ticket(s) for an Event agrees and acknowledges that after the time of dispatch, no
changes can be made to delivery address details.
4.8 Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) accepts no
responsibility for Tickets lost or misplaced by the courier company or postal service. If any
Entrant has elected to have their Ticket(s) delivered by courier or postal service and has not
received their Ticket(s) within seven (7) days before the Event commencement date, it is the
Entrant’s responsibility to report this to the Booking Hotline. The original Ticket(s) will be
cancelled and replacement Ticket(s) will be either couriered (if sufficient time is available
to do so) or made available for collection. Courier charges for the replacement of misplaced
Ticket(s) will be at the Entrant’s expense.
4.9Concession prices (if any) will only be available to those classes of persons whom Abu
Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) officially publishes as being
eligible for the concession price. Identification and/or evidence of qualification for the
concession price must be produced when purchasing Ticket(s) and when entering the Circuit.
4.10 Unless specifically stated, Ticket prices do not include any goods or
any services other than entry to the Circuit and/or attendance at the particular Event.
4.11 We reserve the right to implement, update or amend our Terms &
Conditions of Sale with respect to any particular Event from time to time for any reason
whatsoever including in accordance with relevant laws and/or mandates of the UAE government.
Any such changes shall be communicated on our Website separately.
5. Seat Allocations and Viewing for Events
5.1 Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves
the right to determine at any time with or without notice all seating allocations, viewing
areas and other conveniences and attractions in relation to any particular Event. Each Entrant
must not place any reliance on Circuit maps or other impressions as they are provided only as
an approximate guide to indicate the locations of seating, viewing areas and other
conveniences and attractions.
5.2 Each Entrant for an Event acknowledges and accepts that some seats may
have restricted viewing or leg room and that natural or man-made obstructions in some areas
may impede viewing. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves
the right at its sole discretion to issue last minute changes to seating arrangements for
Events which may result in Entrant(s) being assigned seats with obstructed views or restricted
leg room. Should Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) issue any
significant changes to an Entrant’s reserved seating arrangements, Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company) will notify the Entrant(s) directly of such changes
and endeavour to provide alternative seating arrangements. Should the alternative seating
arrangements not be satisfactory, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company) will offer such Entrant(s) the opportunity to exchange their Ticket(s) for a
Ticket(s) of the same or lower face value or to another seating area. If this is still not
acceptable, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) will refund the
cost of the Ticket(s) (excluding the cost of any delivery or associated expenses).
5.3 Some areas at the Circuit are exposed to direct sunlight and heat. Each
Entrant is required to take appropriate care for their wellbeing including appropriate
hydration and sun, eye and ear protection.
5.4 Where available, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company) will provide Entrant(s) who are in wheelchairs or whom have limited mobility with
appropriate accessible seating for Events. Should an Entrant require this kind of seating
contact should be made with the Booking Hotline to discuss requirements in sufficient time
prior to the Event to make any such arrangements.
6. Restrictions against Ticket on-selling and unauthorised tickets
6.1. Tickets are strictly non-transferable and not for resale. No Ticket
shall be sold or offered for sale, where or not for any form or fee or reward without the
prior written consent of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company). Each
Entrant must not, without the prior written consent of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC
(an Ethara group company), resell, transfer (for commercial or personal gain) or distribute
any Ticket(s) for an Event, or purchase or obtain Ticket(s) from or through any commercial
agent or company other than Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or
an Authorised Agent.
6.2. Ticket(s) may not be used for advertising, promotion, trade incentives
or other commercial purposes including, but not limited to, raffles, contests, sweepstakes,
prizes, lotteries or draws to enhance the demand for other goods and services or packaged with
hospitality or other products without the express written consent of Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company) and (as applicable) FOWC/the relevant Event owner,
who may attach any conditions they see fit. Such consent may be withheld at Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company)'s sole and absolute discretion.
6.3. Any Ticket(s) purchased, sold or used in contravention of these Terms
& Conditions of Sale will be deemed void and may result in the following:
(a) denial of entry to the Circuit.
(b) eviction from the Circuit.
(c) cancellation of Ticket with no refund, and/or
(d) legal action.
7. Ticket refunds exchanges and replacements
7.1 Except as provided in Clause 7.2 below, a Ticket cannot be refunded or
exchanged after purchase (except for a Ticket of greater value, including any Upgrade, subject
to availability) under any circumstances including:
(a) the appearance or non-appearance of any particular person (including
artists for any after-race concerts), group, car, event, race, activity or team expected by
the Entrant(s), whether or not such appearance or non-appearance was advertised or made known
prior to the Event.
(b) variations in the Event programme, attractions or conveniences.
(c) any circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Abu Dhabi Motorsports
Management LLC (an Ethara group company) , including but not limited to adverse weather
conditions, natural disaster, act of God, act of government or state (including any period of
declared national mourning or holiday for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi), act of any third party
that is out of the control of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) ,
war, terrorism, riot, industrial action, breakdown of plant or any utilities (gas, water,
electricity etc.) civil commotion or insurrection, or labour disputes of whatever nature.
(d) a change in an Entrant's or any of their family members’ personal
circumstances or health, or
(e) the inability or failure of an Entrant to enter the United Arab Emirates
or the Emirate of Abu Dhabi due to his or her inability to obtain (or his or her denial,
cancellation, expiration or revocation of) an entry visa or permit, for any reason whatsoever.
7.2 Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) is not
liable for any loss or damage whatsoever that is incurred by an Entrant as a result of an
Event (or any part of an Event) being cancelled, postponed or changed, unless:
(a) Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) issues a
specific refund policy for any one Event with respect to the Event of that year.
(b) the dates of the Event are changed after they have been confirmed and the
relevant Entrant has confirmed in writing to Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara
group company) that they do not wish to attend the Event on the re-scheduled dates, or
(c) there is a significant change in the Entrant’s reserved seating
arrangements (other than as described in Clause 6.2 and at Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
LLC (an Ethara group company)'s sole and absolute discretion), or
(d) the Entrant is entitled to a refund by virtue of the operation of the UAE
law.
The original Ticket must be produced by the Entrant to obtain the refund. FOWC (including its
affiliates) and the FIA are not liable for any loss or damage whatsoever that is incurred by
an Entrant as a result of an Event (or any part of an Event) being cancelled, postponed or
changed.
7.3 Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company)'s is not
obliged to replace Tickets under any circumstances. However, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
LLC (an Ethara group company)'s may, in its sole discretion and subject to the payment of a
fee to cover administrative costs, agree to replace a Ticket that has been lost, stolen or
damaged.
7.4 For the avoidance of doubt, in respect of a Ticket for which monetary
consideration has not been paid to Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company), no refund or other costs will be paid or payable to the holder of such Ticket
pursuant to this Clause 7. Furthermore, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group
company), FOWC (including its affiliates) and the FIA will not be liable to the holder of such
Ticket for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the Event (or any part thereof) being
cancelled, postponed or changed.
7.5 Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company), FOWC
(including its affiliates) and the FIA accept no responsibility for stolen or counterfeit
Tickets purchased or obtained through unauthorised sources. Entrants who are found to be in
possession of Ticket(s) that are counterfeit or have been reported as lost or stolen will be
denied entry or expelled from the Circuit and may be liable to legal action.
7.6 Any Entrant with a valid enquiry in relation to a request for a refund
pursuant to this Clause 7 should contact the Booking Hotline.
8. General Conditions
8.1 These Terms & Conditions of Sale are available from our Websites, at
Authorised Agentsor by calling the Booking Hotline.
8.2 It is the Entrant's responsibility to read, understand and comply with
these Terms & Conditions of Sale.
8.3 Each Entrant is reminded, agrees, accepts and acknowledges that the
Circuit is a dangerous place and that certain Events/Experiences and activities associated
therewith are dangerous and accidents can happen. Attendance at the Circuit is entirely at the
Entrant’s risk. By attending any Event or Experience, entering into and/or remaining at the
Circuit each Entrant is deemed to have accepted these Terms & Conditions of Sale and any
accompanying risks, obligations and responsibilities. Each Entrant is warned that there is a
possibility of an accident causing injury, death or property damage or loss and attending any
Event or Experience, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit is solely at the Entrant’s
own risk and that Entrant assumes such risk. Each Entrant acknowledges that the risks
associated with attending or participating in any Event/Experience, entering into and/or
remaining at the Circuit includes the risk of suffering harm as a result of motor vehicles (or
parts of them) colliding with other motor vehicles, persons or property. Each Entrant agrees,
accepts and acknowledges attending any Event or Experience, entering into and/or remaining at
the Circuit has a degree of danger and, to the extent permitted by law, hereby excludes,
releases and forever discharges the Associated Entities and each of them, and all other
persons involved in the organisation, conduct and promotion of the applicable Event, and/or
the maintenance, management and organisation of the Circuit, from any and all liability,
claim, loss, damage, cost or expense (including but not limited to for any personal injury,
death, loss or damage to property) arising from or connected with the Entrant
attending/participating in any Event/Experience, or entering into and/or remaining at the
Circuit or participating in Recreational Services (as defined in Clause 8.4 below), including
but not limited to as a result of the negligence of any of the Associated Entities (but
excluding: (a) personal injury or death caused by negligence; or (b) fraud to the maximum
extent permitted by the laws of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. At certain times, including in
relation to certain Events/Experiences, and for safety and operational reasons, Abu Dhabi
Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may advise that children do not attend
the Circuit..
8.4 To the extent permitted by law, each Entrant acknowledges that, to the
extent to which such Entrant participates in: (a) a sporting activity or similar leisure time
pursuit; and/or (b) an activity that involves a significant degree of physical exertion or
physical risk; and/or (c) is undertaken for the purposes of recreation, enjoyment or leisure,
(“Recreational Services”), including, but not limited to, any pre-Event, post-Event and
contemporaneous activities, pit walks and participation in various amusements and interactive
displays, the Associated Entities do not make any warranty that the Recreational Services will
be provided with due care and skill or that any materials provided in connection with the
Recreational Services will be fit for the purposes for which they are supplied. Each Entrant
acknowledges that, to the extent that any warranty is implied it is excluded to the full
extent permitted by law.
8.5 Without limiting any other release or limitation of liability contained in these Terms
& Conditions of Sale, the Associated Entities will not be liable for any indirect or
consequential loss (including, but not limited to, loss of earnings), suffered by any
Entrant(s) or caused by any acts or omissions of the Associated Entities, their directors,
employees, agents and contractors.
8.6 Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves
the right, with reasonable cause (which includes, but is not limited to, failure to comply
with any of these Terms & Conditions of Sale) to refuse entry to any Entrant(s) or remove
any Entrant(s) from the Circuit at any time.
8.7 Each Entrant is solely responsible for complying with all immigration,
customs and legal requirements of any relevant authority for entry into the United Arab
Emirates and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (including, but not limited to, obtaining an entry visa
or permit of any kind). In relation to an Event, no exchanges, refunds or replacements of
Tickets will be made due to an Entrant’s failure to comply with such requirements or his or
her inability to obtain (or his or her denial, cancellation, expiration or revocation of) an
entry visa or permit, for any reason whatsoever. Each Entrant is advised to review all
immigration, customs and legal requirements for entry into the United Arab Emirates and the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi prior to purchasing any Ticket(s) for an Event.
8.8 No person may use the name of the Grand Prix or part thereof (nor any
abbreviation or foreign language version thereof) nor any logo or graphic device of or
relating to the Grand Prix for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the prior written
consent of FOWC first being obtained exercisable in FOWC’s discretion.
9. Google Pay
9.1. All credit/debit cards details and personally identifiable information
shared by you when using GooglePay will NOT be stored, sold, shared, rented or leased to any
third parties.
10. Miscellaneous
10.1. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may
amend these Terms & Conditions of Sale at any time, for example, to ensure that we remain
compliant with relevant laws and regulations and to ensure that we are constantly improving
your experiences at Events, Experiences and other activities at the Circuit. Updates will be
published on the Website. By attending the Circuit (including for any Event or participating
in any Experience or Recreational Service) after any changes are made, you accept those
changes and will be bound by them.
10.2. Each of the provisions of these Terms & Conditions of Sale is
severable from the other(s). If any provision or part of a provision is or becomes invalid,
unenforceable or illegal in any respect, such provision or part of such provision will, to the
extent that the term is invalid, be deemed not to form part of these Terms & Conditions of
Sale. The remaining provisions or parts of such provisions will not be invalidated in any
way.
10.3. These Terms & Conditions of Sale are available in both Arabic and English. In the
event of any inconsistency between the Arabic and English versions of these Terms &
Conditions of Sale, the English shall prevail.
10.4. These Terms & Conditions of Sale are governed by and construed,
performed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates and the Federal laws of the United Arab Emirates, without giving effect to the
principals of conflicts of laws or choice of law provisions therein. Each Entrant hereby
submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi courts.
Updated: January 2025