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When is the Formula 1 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
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Round 24 of the Formula 1 season, the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend will take place between 6–8 December.
Officially the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2024, the 58-lap Grand Prix starts at 17:00 local time (UTC+4) on Sunday, 8 December, at the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
The circuit held its first F1 race in 2009, and the Formula 1 season finale is always a truly spectacular affair, taking place under lights in the Emirati capital. Located on an island in the Persian Gulf, the event always puts on a show that befits its standing as the last race on the calendar, ensuring that the season goes out with a pyrotechnic bang!
The timetable below covers the full weekend track schedule, including details of all practice and qualifying sessions, support races, and other special events – plus, of course, that crucial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start time.
NOTE: All times listed are local. Abu Dhabi is UTC+4. Timetable subject to change.
| FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 4 UAE | Practice Session | 08:30 - 09:15 |
| F1 Academy | Practice Session | 09:50 - 10:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 11:05 - 11:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 12:00 - 12:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:30 - 13:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 15:00 - 15:30 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 15:30 - 16:30 |
| Promoter Activity | Al Fursan Air Display | 16:00 - 16:20 |
| FIA Formula 4 UAE | Qualifying Session | 16:00 - 16:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 16:30 - 17:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| F1 Academy | Qualifying Session | 18:35 - 19:05 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 19:20 - 20:20 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 19:40 - 20:10 |
| SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 4 UAE | First Race (25 Mins +1 Lap) | 12:20 - 12:50 |
| Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 13:00 - 14:00 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 13:30 - 14:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 14:30 - 15:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 16:15 - 17:05 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 17:25 - 17:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 18:00 - 19:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| F1 Academy | First Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 20:15 - 20:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 21:00 - 21:45 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 21:00 - 21:45 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Pit Lane Walk & Trophy Photo | 21:45 - 22:45 |
| SUNDAY 8th DECEMBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 4 UAE | Second Race (25 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:55 - 10:25 |
| F1 Academy | Second Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:25 - 12:00 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:15 - 12:45 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (33 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 13:25 - 14:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 14:45 - 15:45 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 15:00 - 15:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 15:30 - 16:00 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 16:44 - 16:46 |
| Promoter Activity | Air Display - Etihad & Fly Past | 16:46 - 16:48 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (58 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 17:00 - 19:00 |
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RACE TICKETS - ABU DHABI
Don't miss your chance to experience the F1 season finale on Yas Island...
For details of the broadcaster in your area, click here.
You can also watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix via F1 TV Pro (in selected countries only).
To view the full 2024 F1 calendar, click here.
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