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!

HIGHLIGHTS: Relive the action from the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Verstappen takes his 19th win of the season

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 DECEMBERLocal time
FIA Formula 4 UAEPractice Session08:30 - 09:15
F1 AcademyPractice Session09:50 - 10:30
FIA Formula 2Practice Session11:05 - 11:50
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour12:00 - 12:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk12:00 - 13:00
FIAF1 Car Presentation12:00 - 13:00
Formula 1Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps12:30 - 13:00
FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION13:30 - 14:30
FIA Formula 2Qualifying Session15:00 - 15:30
Formula 1Teams' Press Conference15:30 - 16:30
Promoter ActivityAl Fursan Air Display16:00 - 16:20
FIA Formula 4 UAEQualifying Session16:00 - 16:30
FIA Formula 2Press Conference16:30 - 17:00
FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION17:00 - 18:00
F1 AcademyQualifying Session18:35 - 19:05
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk19:20 - 20:20
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour19:40 - 20:10

SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER
FIA Formula 4 UAEFirst Race (25 Mins +1 Lap)12:20 - 12:50
Formula 1Team Pit Stop Practice13:00 - 13:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour13:00 - 13:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk13:00 - 14:00
Formula 1Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps13:30 - 14:00
FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION14:30 - 15:30
FIA Formula 2Sprint Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap)16:15 - 17:05
FIA Formula 2Press Conference17:25 - 17:55
FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION18:00 - 19:00
Formula 1Press Conference19:00 - 20:00
F1 AcademyFirst Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap)20:15 - 20:50
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour21:00 - 21:45
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk21:00 - 21:45
F1 ExperiencesF1 Experiences Grid Walk & Trophy Photo21:45 - 22:45

SUNDAY 8th DECEMBER
FIA Formula 4 UAESecond Race (25 Mins +1 Lap)09:45 - 10:15
F1 AcademySecond Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap)11:15 - 11:50
Formula 1Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps12:15 - 12:45
FIA Formula 2Feature Race (33 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap)13:25 - 14:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk14:45 - 15:45
Formula 1Drivers' Parade15:00 - 15:30
FIA Formula 2Press Conference15:30 - 16:00
Formula 1National Anthem16:44 - 16:46
Promoter ActivityAir Display - Etihad & Fly Past16:46 - 16:48
FORMULA 1GRAND PRIX (58 LAPS OR 120 MINS)17:00 - 19:00

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