Formula 1 2026 · Round 23
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi · 4–6 Dec. Every session in UK time, and where to watch it in the UK.
Race · UK time
13:00 GMT
Sunday 6 December
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix times, UK
Practice 1
Fri 4 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
09:30GMT
Practice 2
Fri 4 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
13:00GMT
Practice 3
Sat 5 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
10:30GMT
Qualifying
Sat 5 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
14:00GMT
Grand Prix
Sun 6 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
13:00GMT
UK times (GMT). Live on Sky Sports F1 and NOW; free highlights of qualifying and the race on Channel 4, per the Sky and Channel 4 agreement. Session times can move; check the broadcaster on the day.
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Leader · after round 17
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes · 340 pts · 102 clear of Russell
Points left · from round 18
150
6 Grands Prix at 25 for a win. 6 drivers can still win it.
Form
Max Verstappen won here last year for Red Bull.
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Pts | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes | 8 | 340 | — |
| 2 | George RussellMercedes | 3 | 238 | −102 |
| 3 | Lewis HamiltonFerrari | 1 | 229 | −111 |
| 4 | Max VerstappenRed Bull | 2 | 221 | −119 |
| 5 | Charles LeclercFerrari | 1 | 215 | −125 |
Standings after round 17. Points left counts 25 for every remaining Grand Prix win and 8 for each sprint; the fastest-lap point was dropped in 2025. Full standings · Who can still win the title
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: quick answers
What time does the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start in the UK?
The race starts at 13:00 GMT on Sunday 6 December, UK time.
What time is qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the UK?
Qualifying starts at 14:00 GMT on Saturday 5 December, UK time.
Is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on free TV in the UK?
Not live. Sky Sports F1 shows every session live (also on NOW). Channel 4 shows free highlights of qualifying and the race later the same day.
Who is leading the F1 championship before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) leads on 340 points, 102 ahead of George Russell, after round 17. 150 points are left: 6 Grands Prix.
Who won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year?
Max Verstappen won the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit for Red Bull.
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