Race Grid Guide

Finale operations span four days: Formula 1 track sessions run Friday through Sunday, while organiser ticket and entertainment products can begin Thursday. Match every inclusion to the exact ticket purchased.

Race weekend · Updated 23 August 2026

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 schedule

Every published Formula 1 session time for Abu Dhabi, shown in UTC and local time.

SessionUTCAbu Dhabi
Practice 109:3013:30
Practice 213:0017:00
Practice 310:3014:30
Qualifying14:0018:00
Race13:0017:00

Abu Dhabi uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) year-round. Recheck the official timetable in race week.

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The five Formula 1 sessions

4–6 December 2026 currently follows the standard format: two Friday practices, final practice and qualifying on Saturday, then the Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Use Abu Dhabi time at the venue

The table converts Formula 1's UTC schedule into local time. Abu Dhabi uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) year-round. Recheck the official timetable in race week.

03

Support schedules come later

Gates, support races, fan-zone appearances and entertainment are separate from the championship timetable. Use the final organiser programme for the complete day.

Primary sources

Operational facts are checked against the organiser, government, FIA or Formula 1. External links open the controlling source.