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Round 23 of the season · 6 December 2026
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
Yas Marina Circuit · Abu Dhabi
Next session: Free Practice 1
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UK
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Canada
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Australia
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Schedule · UK time (GMT)
- Free Practice 1LiveLocal time 13:30
- Free Practice 2LiveLocal time 17:00
- Free Practice 3LiveLocal time 14:30
- QualifyingLiveLocal time 18:00
- RaceLiveLocal time 17:00
Other time zones
| Session | US Eastern (ET) | US Pacific (PT) | Australia (Sydney) | India (IST) | Local time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | 4:30 am | 1:30 am | 20:30 | 15:00 | 13:30 |
| Free Practice 2 | 8:00 am | 5:00 am | Sat 00:00 | 18:30 | 17:00 |
| Free Practice 3 | 5:30 am | 2:30 am | 21:30 | 16:00 | 14:30 |
| Qualifying | 9:00 am | 6:00 am | Sun 01:00 | 19:30 | 18:00 |
| Race | 8:00 am | 5:00 am | Mon 00:00 | 18:30 | 17:00 |
Yas Marina Circuit
Length
approx. 5.22 km
Safety car rate
0 %
Win from pole
71 %
Full throttle
73.2 %
Top speed
331 km/h
All winners of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Records at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Most wins – drivers
Most pole positions
12 of 17 races won from pole.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 start?
The race starts on Sun 6 Dec · 13:00 UK.
Where can I watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix live on TV?
The race is shown live in – UK: Sky Sports F1; USA: Apple TV; Canada: RDS, TSN; Australia: Fox Sports / Kayo; Ireland: Sky Sports F1.
Can I watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for free?
Yes, on free-to-air TV on Channel 4 (UK). These broadcasters usually make their streams available only in their own country.
Who has won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix the most times?
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have each won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 5 times.
Who won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025?
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025.