National Ambulance set to provide comprehensive medical support at Yas Marina Circuit for Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024

Abu Dhabi, 4 December 2024: The National Ambulance will continue to deliver essential emergency medical services at Yas Marina Circuit for the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024, occurring from December 5 to 8. Operating under the National Guard Command, National Ambulance continues to enhance public safety and health measures across operations at Yas Marina Circuit throughout the year and for the annual Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
A multidisciplinary team of 50+ skilled & trained professionals, including doctors, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, pharmacists, dispatchers, event commanders and other support staff, will provide medical coverage for F1 teams and patrons alike across the circuit’s facilities including the Medical Center. In addition, a fleet comprising 15 emergency vehicles and a helicopter emergency medical service unit, provided by National Guard’s National Search and Rescue, stand ready to provide air ambulance support throughout the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix if required.
In close collaboration with the Emirates Motorsport Organisation (EMSO), National Ambulance is supported by additional specialized teams to ensure seamless coordination and comprehensive coverage across all medical aspects. This collaboration ensures that National Ambulance resources and expertise are prepared to meet the complexities of managing emergency medical responses at high-profile events of the scale of the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
CEO of National Ambulance, Eng Mohammad Salem Hboush, said:
"We continue our vital role as the trusted medical provider for Yas Marina Circuit which has been a collaboration developed over a decade with Ethara and Emirates Motorsport Organisation. Our unparalleled expertise and experience in major event emergency medical management deliver the highest standard of care and safety for all participants which we look forward to implementing for the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024.
"As we gear up for another thrilling event this year, National Ambulance is committed to delivering exceptional support, ensuring the health and safety of everyone involved, contributing to the overall success of another edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix." Hboush added.
Besides providing emergency medical cover for the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, National Ambulance operates year-round emergency medical services at the Yas Marina Circuit throughout the entire season, covering major events such as the Gulf 12 Hours, TriYAS, Yas Racing Series, Yas Super Street Challenge, and many others. These services support the variety of activities at the circuit including entertainment, motorsport, and community health and fitness initiatives.