F1 Abu Dhabi GP start time
The season finale is here! While Max Verstappen has clinched his fourth world championship, the constructors' title is still wide open in Abu Dhabi. McLaren holds a 21-point advantage over Ferrari, promising an intense battle. Who will emerge victorious at this iconic circuit?
The F1 GP of Abu Dhabi starts on Sunday, December 8th at 13:00 GMT. About an hour and a half later, we'll know who will triumph at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Do you want to view the start times in your time zone? Check out the schedule below!
The schedule of the F1 GP in Abu Dhabi is automatically adjusted to your time zone.
F1 schedule Abu Dhabi GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 6 December | - |
| Free practice 2 | Friday 6 December | - |
| Free practice 3 | Saturday 7 December | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 7 December | - |
| Race | Sunday 8 December | - |
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