GEC NEWS WIREYas Marina circuit, host of 2015 FORMULA 1, is among the most technologically advanced in the world with good number of digital screens, state-of-art media centre and much more
Yas Marina Circuit will host the 2015 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX this weekend and has revealed how it operates at the cutting edge of technology to deliver the most advanced services to the sport’s ruling body, the FIA, as well as the media and the public.
The ‘Digiflag’ electronic signaling system, taken by FIA to all Grands Prix around the world is already permanently in place all year round at Yas Marina Circuit, ensuring that the circuit provides support over and above the FIA’s expectations and when it comes to safety and efficiency standards.
The system involves a series of digital screens replacing flag-carrying human marshalls at key locations around the track and eliminates human error and reduces delays in the safety communication chain.
Yas Marina Circuit’s state-of-the-art Media Centre – one of the largest and most advanced at any circuit. Ali Al Beshr, Head of Sporting at Yas Marina Circuit, said: “Technology is a very important aspect on delivering the best possible experience and helps us to do just that.”
Yas Marina Circuit has recently upgraded its YasHUB smartphone app, available to download from Android and Apple stores.The upgrade allows users to scan their ticket packages, resulting in an animation of all main seating areas and venues around the island being built up in 3D on their phones.
