Formula 1 2026 · Round 23

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi · 4–6 Dec. Every session in UK time, and where to watch it in the UK.

Race · UK time

13:00 GMT

Sunday 6 December

Live on

Sky Sports F1 · NOW

Highlights, Channel 4

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix times, UK

Practice 1
Fri 4 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
09:30GMT
Practice 2
Fri 4 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
13:00GMT
Practice 3
Sat 5 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW
10:30GMT
Qualifying
Sat 5 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
14:00GMT
Grand Prix
Sun 6 Dec
Live on Sky Sports F1 · NOW · Highlights, Channel 4
13:00GMT

UK times (GMT). Live on Sky Sports F1 and NOW; free highlights of qualifying and the race on Channel 4, per the Sky and Channel 4 agreement. Session times can move; check the broadcaster on the day.

Circuit

Yas Marina Circuit

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: quick answers

What time does the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start in the UK?

The race starts at 13:00 GMT on Sunday 6 December, UK time.

What time is qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the UK?

Qualifying starts at 14:00 GMT on Saturday 5 December, UK time.

Is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on free TV in the UK?

Not live. Sky Sports F1 shows every session live (also on NOW). Channel 4 shows free highlights of qualifying and the race later the same day.

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