It’s not often for a Formula 1 title to come down to the final race, but this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be the determining factor of the Drivers’ Championship.
With Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri leading the ranks, McLaren was looking in good shape for a title, but you can never count out Max Verstappen. The Dutch driver has stayed in striking distance and made major moves at the Las Vegas and Qatar Grand Prix races, putting him just 12 points behind Norris heading into Abu Dhabi.
For the first time since 2010, three drivers are in legit contention for the championship this weekend. While Norris is seeking his first title, Verstappen could tie with Michael Schumacher for the most consecutive titles if he surpasses the British driver at Yas Marina Circuit.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including TV channel and streaming options for the Formula 1 finale race.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Sunday, December 7 and will begin at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across North America:
 DateStart timeEastern TimeSunday, Dec. 78 a.m.Central TimeSunday, Dec. 77 a.m.Mountain TimeSunday, Dec. 76 a.m.Pacific TimeSunday, Dec. 75 a.m.Abu Dhabi Prix TV channel, live stream
In the United States, ESPN will provide live television coverage of the race. Streaming options are available on Fubo and ESPN+.
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Abu Dhabi F1 race 2025 starting grid
Check out the F1 website for the official starting grid following qualifying.
F1 race schedule 2025DateGrand PrixTrackMar. 14-16AustraliaMelbourne Grand Prix CircuitMar. 21-23China*Shanghai International CircuitApr. 4-6JapanSuzuka International Racing CourseApr. 11-13BahrainBahrain International CircuitApr. 18-20Saudi ArabiaJeddah Corniche CircuitMay 2-4Miami*Miami International AutodromeMay 16-18Emilia RomagnaEnzo and Dino Ferrari racetrackMay 23-25MonacoCircuit de MonacoMay 30-Jun.1SpainCircuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaJun. 13-15CanadaGilles-Villeneuve CircuitJun. 27-29AustriaRed Bull RingJul. 4-6United KingdomSilverstone CircuitJul. 25-27Belgium*Circuit de Spa-FrancorchampsAug. 1-3HungaryHungarian RingAug. 29-31NetherlandsCircuit ZandvoortSep. 5-7ItalyNational Monza RacetrackSep. 19-21AzerbaijanBaku City CircuitOct. 3-5SingaporeMarina Bay Street CircuitOct. 17-19USA*Circuit of the AmericasOct. 24-26MexicoRodriguez Brothers RacetrackNov. 7-9Brazil*Jose Carlos Pace RacetrackNov. 20-22Las VegasLas Vegas Strip CircuitNov. 28-30Qatar*Lusail International CircuitDec. 5-7Abu DhabiYas Marina Circuit
*Sprint format