FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2026
| FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| AZM GT Trophy | Practice Session | 09:55 - 10:40 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 11:05 - 11:50 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 12:00 - 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 |
| AZM GT Trophy | Qualifying Session 1 | 15:55 - 16:09 |
| AZM GT Trophy | Qualifying Session 2 | 16:16 - 16:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 16:30 - 16:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| AZM GT Trophy | First Race (27 Mins +1 Lap) | 12:05 - 12:40 |
| 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 |
| SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| AZM GT Trophy | Second Race (27 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:15 - 11:50 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (33 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 13:15 - 14:20 |
| 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 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (58 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 17:00 - 19:00 |
Note - Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.
Above is the full F1 Abu Dhabi schedule – get up to speed with all the important timings, both on and off track, for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026, which takes place over 58 laps of the famous 5.281-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island on Sunday, December 6.
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix timetable covers the full weekend track schedule, including details of all practice and qualifying sessions, support races, press conferences and special events – plus, of course, that crucial Abu Dhabi GP start time.
Next Up
Related Articles
ExclusivePiastri on his tough 2026 and why it could make him stronger
F1 ACADEMY announces 2027 calendar
UnlockedPALMER: Why Norris’ Sao Paulo victory was one of his best ever wins
Camara experiences every condition in ‘tricky’ Haas debut
UnlockedWhy McLaren went the opposite way to Mercedes' front wing
Ricciardo reacts to his best career moments