As Formula 1 looks forward to its first race at Abu Dhabi, AUTOSPORT brings you an exclusive first view of the Yas Marina circuit - at 180mph, right from the cockpit. Jonathan Noble recalls his amazing lap of the track with BBC commentator Martin Brundle

Next weekend, Abu Dhabi will host its inaugural Formula 1 race at the brand new Yas Marina Circuit. There is much excitement about what the state-of-the-art venue will bring to F1 - with a first day-night race, plus a spectacular backdrop.

AUTOSPORT was granted an exclusive first look at the track recently - and from the unique perspective of inside the cockpit of a two-seater F1 car.

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