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More overtaking opportunities in Abu Dhabi due to changes to Yas Marina Circuit

This weekend the last race of the season will take place: the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The circuit received a lot of criticism because of its layout, so it was decided to make the changes for 2021. What has been changed? The changes to the track were announced by Formula 1 back in June, when it was said that these changes would provide more overtaking opportunities. The biggest changes are in the corners. Turns 5 and 6 are brought forward and the hairpin is changed. Turns 11 to 14 have become 180 degree turns. Some other corners are more open to allow the drivers to reach higher speeds in the apex. @ymcofficial is set to undergo its first major restructuring since it first opened in 2009We...
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