Yas Marina Circuit

The Challenge

In 2009, Yas Marina Circuit made history with a cutting-edge lighting system that allowed the track to host the world’s first twilight run of a Formula One™ event. Fast-forward nearly 15 years, and the facility team continues to innovate. With its original Musco lighting system coming close to the end of its useful life — and the UAE pursuing an ambitious initiative to reduce carbon emissions — the team at Yas Marina Circuit needed an upgraded system built for safety, speed, style, and sustainability.

The Solution

After evaluating the lighting systems at several of the world’s most renowned street racing courses – including Jeddah Corniche Circuit (Saudi Arabia), Bahrain International Circuit (Bahrain), and Losail International Circuit (Qatar) – the team at Yas Marina Circuit renewed their relationship with Musco. The facility’s new Total Light Control – TLC for LED™ system has more than 4,300 fixtures, including color-changing pole accent lights, color-changing luminaires, and newly developed LED fixtures with Mirtran™ technology designed specifically for racing.

For added peace of mind, Musco’s comprehensive parts and labor warranty eliminates all maintenance costs for the system until the year 2033.

The system has generated praise from drivers and fans, including those who participated in the F1® Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 on Sunday, Nov. 26.