{"id":325908,"date":"2025-12-03T22:55:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T22:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/325908\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T22:55:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T22:55:16","slug":"2025-f1-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-start-time-how-to-watch-tv-times-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/325908\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix \u2013 Start time, how to watch, TV times & more"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"2025<\/p>\n

Formula 1 returns to Yas Marina for the 2025 season finale, with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix set to decide a three-way championship fight for the first time since 2010.<\/p>\n

Lando Norris leads the standings by 12 points ahead of Max Verstappen, with Oscar Piastri just four further back \u2014 a trio locked on seven wins apiece after one of the closest campaigns in recent years.<\/p>\n

The 5.281km Yas Marina Circuit hosts the title decider for the fifth time, its 58-lap twilight run blending long straights with tight, technical sections that reward both top-end efficiency and mechanical grip.<\/p>\n

As track temperatures fall and the race transitions from sunset to darkness, tyre behaviour becomes a critical factor \u2014 a trademark of Abu Dhabi finales.<\/p>\n

For Norris, a podium is enough to seal the 11th drivers\u2019 crown for Britain. Verstappen, chasing an unprecedented fifth straight title, must win and hope Norris finishes outside the top three. Piastri\u2019s route is narrower still: he needs victory, and the two championship leaders to slip, to keep his hopes alive.<\/p>\n

History suggests upsets are possible. Only nine times has a championship leader failed to convert at the final round, with Sebastian Vettel\u2019s 2010 comeback from third in the standings the most recent example.<\/p>\n

Yas Marina has produced its share of decisive moments, including four straight Verstappen wins from 2020\u201323 and Norris\u2019 commanding victory last year \u2014 McLaren\u2019s first at the track since 2011.<\/p>\n

Beyond the title fight, the finale carries major significance elsewhere. It marks the end of F1\u2019s ground-effect era before sweeping 2026 regulations arrive, Cadillac joins the grid, and the Sauber name disappears with Audi\u2019s takeover.<\/p>\n

On track, tight battles remain unresolved: Kimi Antonelli is within striking distance of Lewis Hamilton for sixth in the standings, while Nico Hulkenberg, Fernando Alonso, and Isack Hadjar are locked in a fight over the edges of the top 10. In the constructors\u2019 race, Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, Haas, and Sauber are covered by fewer than 20 points in the scrap for sixth.<\/p>\n

With a three-driver showdown, a twilight title decider, and final chapters to be written throughout the field, the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix shapes up as a high-pressure, high-stakes conclusion to the season \u2014 and one that promises drama right to the final lap.<\/p>\n

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\nWhen is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?<\/p>\n

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit takes place on December 5-8 (AEDT).<\/p>\n

What time does the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start?<\/p>\n

The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will start at 12am AEDT on Monday, December 8. Scroll down for more time zones.<\/p>\n

What is the weather for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?<\/p>\n

Warm to hot conditions will greet the drivers at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2025. Friday is looking cloudy with a top of 25, while Saturday and Sunday both will be sunny with a high of 26.<\/p>\n

How to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Australia<\/p>\n

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be live and exclusive on Fox Sports 506. There is no live free-to-air coverage or post-race free-to-air highlights of the event in Australia.<\/p>\n

Can I live stream the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Australia?<\/p>\n

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Foxtel\u2019s subscription streaming services Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports.<\/p>\n

How each driver can win the F1 title in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Fox Sports broadcast times (AEDT)<\/p>\n

Friday, December 5<\/p>\n

Practice 1: 8:00pm-9:55pm AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Practice 2: 11:45pm-1:15am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 6<\/p>\n

Practice 3: 9:15pm-11:30pm AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Sunday, December 7<\/p>\n

Qualifying: 1:05am-2:15am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Build-up: 10:30pm-11:55pm AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Race: 11:55pm-2:00am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

How to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in New Zealand<\/p>\n

Sky Sport will have broadcast coverage of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Sky Sport 2 airing the action on Friday night and Saturday morning, and the remainder of the weekend being seen on Sky Sport 3.<\/p>\n

Can I live stream the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in New Zealand?<\/p>\n

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sport\u2019s subscription streaming service SkyGo or Sky Sport Now.<\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Sky Sports broadcast times (NZDT)<\/p>\n

Friday, December 5<\/p>\n

Practice 1: 10:00pm-12:00am NZDT
Sky Sport 2, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 6<\/p>\n

Practice 2: 1:45am-3:15am NZDT
Sky Sport 2, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Practice 3: 11:15pm-1:10am NZDT
Sky Sport 3, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 7<\/p>\n

Qualifying: 2:15am-5:00am NZDT
Sky Sport 3, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Sunday, December 8<\/p>\n

Build-up: 12:30am-1:55am NZDT
Sky Sport 3, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Race: 1:55am-4:00am NZDT
Sky Sport 3, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule<\/p>\n

Friday, 5 December<\/p>\n

Duration
\nLocal
\nAEDT
\nAEST
\nACDT
\nACST
\nAWST
\nNZ<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 4 UAE
\nPractice Session
\n30 minutes
\n9:00
\n16:00
\n15:00
\n15:30
\n14:30
\n13:00
\n18:00<\/p>\n

Masters Historic
\nPractice Session
\n25 minutes
\n10:05
\n17:05
\n16:05
\n16:35
\n15:35
\n14:05
\n19:05<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 2
\nPractice Session
\n45 minutes
\n11:05
\n18:05
\n17:05
\n17:35
\n16:35
\n15:05
\n20:05<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nFree Practice 1
\n60 minutes
\n13:30
\n20:30
\n19:30
\n20:00
\n19:00
\n17:30
\n22:30<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 2
\nQualifying Session
\n30 minutes
\n15:00
\n22:00
\n21:00
\n21:30
\n20:30
\n19:00
\n0:00<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 4 UAE
\nQualifying Session
\n30 minutes
\n16:00
\n23:00
\n22:00
\n22:30
\n21:30
\n20:00
\n1:00<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nFree Practice 2
\n60 minutes
\n17:00
\n0:00
\n23:00
\n23:30
\n22:30
\n21:00
\n2:00<\/p>\n

Masters Historic
\nQualifying Session
\n25 minutes
\n18:30
\n1:30
\n0:30
\n0:00
\n23:00
\n22:30
\n3:30<\/p>\n

Saturday, 6 December<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 4 UAE
\nFirst Race (25 Mins +1 Lap)
\n25 minutes
\n11:25
\n18:25
\n17:25
\n17:55
\n16:55
\n15:25
\n20:25<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nFree Practice 3
\n60 minutes
\n14:30
\n21:30
\n20:30
\n21:00
\n20:00
\n18:30
\n23:30<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 2
\nSprint Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap)
\n45 minutes
\n16:15
\n23:15
\n22:15
\n22:45
\n21:45
\n20:15
\n1:15<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nQualifying
\n60 minutes
\n18:00
\n1:00
\n0:00
\n0:30
\n23:30
\n22:00
\n3:00<\/p>\n

Masters Historic
\nFirst Race (20 Mins)
\n20 minutes
\n19:45
\n2:45
\n1:45
\n2:15
\n1:15
\n23:45
\n4:45<\/p>\n

Sunday, 7 December<\/p>\n

Masters Historic
\nSecond Race (20 Mins)
\n20 minutes
\n10:05
\n17:05
\n16:05
\n16:35
\n15:35
\n14:05
\n19:05<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 4 UAE
\nSecond Race (25 Mins +1 Lap)
\n25 minutes
\n11:20
\n18:20
\n17:20
\n17:50
\n16:50
\n15:20
\n20:20<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 2
\nFeature Race (33 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap)
\n60 minutes
\n13:15
\n20:15
\n19:15
\n19:45
\n18:45
\n17:15
\n22:15<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nGrand Prix (58 Laps or 120 Mins)
\n120 minutes
\n17:00
\n0:00
\n23:00
\n23:30
\n22:30
\n21:00
\n2:00<\/p>\n

Formula 1 Drivers\u2019 Championship (After Qatar GP)<\/p>\n

Pos
\nNum
\nDriver
\nTeam
\nWins
\nPoles
\nPoints
\nDiff
\nGap<\/p>\n

1
\n4
\nLando Norris
\nMcLaren
\n7
\n7
\n408<\/p>\n

2
\n1
\nMax Verstappen
\nRed Bull
\n7
\n6
\n396
\n12
\n12<\/p>\n

3
\n81
\nOscar Piastri
\nMcLaren
\n7
\n7
\n392
\n16
\n4<\/p>\n

4
\n63
\nGeorge Russell
\nMercedes
\n2
\n2
\n309
\n99
\n83<\/p>\n

5
\n16
\nCharles Leclerc
\nFerrari
\n0
\n1
\n230
\n178
\n79<\/p>\n

6
\n44
\nLewis Hamilton
\nFerrari
\n0
\n0
\n152
\n256
\n78<\/p>\n

7
\n12
\nKimi Antonelli
\nMercedes
\n0
\n0
\n150
\n246
\n2<\/p>\n

8
\n23
\nAlexander Albon
\nWilliams
\n0
\n0
\n73
\n335
\n77<\/p>\n

9
\n55
\nCarlos Sainz
\nWilliams
\n0
\n0
\n64
\n344
\n9<\/p>\n

10
\n6
\nIsack Hadjar
\nRacing Bulls
\n0
\n0
\n51
\n357
\n13<\/p>\n

11
\n27
\nNico Hulkenberg
\nKick Sauber
\n0
\n0
\n49
\n359
\n2<\/p>\n

12
\n14
\nFernando Alonso
\nAston Martin
\n0
\n0
\n48
\n360
\n1<\/p>\n

13
\n87
\nOliver Bearman
\nHaas
\n0
\n0
\n41
\n367
\n7<\/p>\n

14
\n30
\nLiam Lawson
\nRacing Bulls
\n0
\n0
\n38
\n370
\n3<\/p>\n

15
\n22
\nYuki Tsunoda
\nRacing Bulls\/Red Bull
\n0
\n0
\n33
\n375
\n5<\/p>\n

16
\n31
\nEsteban Ocon
\nHaas
\n0
\n0
\n32
\n376
\n1<\/p>\n

16
\n18
\nLance Stroll
\nAston Martin
\n0
\n0
\n32
\n376
\n0<\/p>\n

18
\n10
\nPierre Gasly
\nAlpine
\n0
\n0
\n22
\n386
\n10<\/p>\n

19
\n5
\nGabriel Bortoleto
\nKick Sauber
\n0
\n0
\n19
\n389
\n3<\/p>\n

20
\n43
\nFranco Colapinto
\nAlpine
\n0
\n0
\n0
\n408
\n19<\/p>\n

20
\n7
\nJack Doohan
\nAlpine
\n0
\n0
\n0
\n408
\n0<\/p>\n


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