The final Grand Prix of the 2014 Formula 1 season takes place this Sunday at the spectacular Yas Marina circuit. The race is unusual in being the only one that is held in two very different degrees of light, starting in the late afternoon in daylight, but soon running into the sunset, at which point, the 5.554 kilometre long Hermann Tilke-designed track is entirely floodlit.

The Drivers’ title is not settled yet and neither is the Constructors’ classification set in stone. Scuderia Ferrari therefore wants to end the season in the best possible way, trying to make the most of the opportunity provided by the double points on offer, which is another unique feature of this event. The verdict has yet to be delivered.

Yas Marina is a modern circuit, with a generally fast first sector, in contrast to the final two more twisty parts, featuring slow speed corners. Therefore it requires a compromise to be competitive both in qualifying and going through the corners, without having too much impact on top speed, which is so important during the race itself. The nature of the track and the high temperatures means that cars need to have a good cooling system for both engine and brakes.

One unknown factor this weekend will be the tyres: for the first time in Abu Dhabi, Pirelli has decided to bring the Soft and Supersoft compounds. The teams will definitely feel the benefit in qualifying, but it will be important to do a good job in free practice to understand how they will behave in race trim.

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