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Written by Krupesh on May 9, 2020 Share on

Get on-board the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa

Theme parks are entertaining as we get to spend a whole day at the place having fun. One such theme park is the Ferrari world – Ferrari branded theme park in Abu Dhabi. Located at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, it has the most unique experience for a theme park where people of all ages can enjoy. Known for state of the art simulators, racing memorabilia and not to forget the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Formula Rossa, is a treat for its visitors. December – March is the ideal time to visit Abu Dhabi.

December – March is the ideal time to visit Abu Dhabi.

The Ferrari world has a lot of rides you can enjoy but the Formula Rossa, in particular, is the best of them of all. If you love adventure and adrenaline-pumping rides, the Formula Rossa it the one for you. It is definitely not the one for faint-hearted.

Ferrari world Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi
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Formula Rossa – You need to experience this at the Ferrari World

World’s fastest roller coaster – The history

Formula Rossa had opened to the public during November 2010. It is the world’s fastest roller coaster. During it’s planning phase, they had referred it as the F1 coaster. The race track is inspired by the famous track at the Italian Grand Prix(Monza).

world's fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa
Formula Rossa, Ferrari World
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Speed, Thrill & adventure – The world’s fastest coaster

Like I had mentioned earlier, the Formula Rossa is the world’s fastest roller coaster. You get to move around the 2km track in a jiffy. Move from 0 to 240kmph in the first five seconds. All riders get to wear safety glasses due to high speeds and the risk of airborne particles and insects. Each coaster is in the shape of a Ferrari car and if you are a Formula one addict, you would love this.

Who else has done this?

If you are looking for some inspiration, here are some of the famous people to experience the Ferrari world. During 2010, Formula One drivers Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso had their experience of the Formula Rossa.

Alonso and Massa onboard the Formula Rossa
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Legendary Rajinikanth in his movie Linga had shot some parts of the title song at the Ferrari World.

Some of the other rides that you can enjoy at the Ferrari world are the Flying Aces, Fiorano GT Challenge, and the multi-sensory simulator. If you are traveling with your kids, make sure you take the multi-sensory simulator(Viaggio in Italia). You get to have a virtual experience of the surreal Italian mountains, roads.

There are a few self-exploratory options besides the Ferrari world in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi tour package are also a way to get around the place.
A lot of tourists have enjoyed the Ferrari world each year. When you get to Abu Dhabi, make sure that you have the Ferrari world is a part of your itinerary. Formula Rossa at the Ferrari world should definitely be a part of your plans. Make sure to click some awesome memories during your next Dubai trip with Pickyourtrail. Shukran 🙂

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