The final race of the season arrives in Abu Dhabi. The event ends a long year and sets the tone for the winter break. Fans expect close battles across the field and one last push from every team. This guide covers news, the full schedule with times, TV details, weather, and my separate prediction section further below.
News
Teams bring limited updates as most focus shifts to next season. The title fight between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will be decided and the midfield battle between Haas, Aston Martin and Kick Sauber will be in full flow with positions up for grabs in the final standings.
Several drivers will miss out on FP1 as they are required to make way for a rookie, Oscar Piastri, Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso, Alex Albon and Lewis Hamilton are among those who will make way.
Schedule
All times use Abu Dhabi local time.
Friday
Practice 1 at 13:30
Practice 2 at 17:00
Saturday
Practice 3 at 14:30
Qualifying at 18:00
Sunday
Race at 17:00
The twilight timing provides consistent track evolution as temperatures fall into the evening.
TV Information
Broadcasters keep their standard structure. Practice sessions air live. Qualifying and the race include full build up and post race coverage. The time zone offers comfortable viewing hours for many regions. Local listings give exact timings for each country.
Sky Sports F1 will have coverage for UK fans and F1TV has coverage for subscribers.
Weather
Forecasts point to warm and steady conditions. No rain risk with a light wind. Grip should rise through every session as the surface cools. Teams expect straightforward strategy with minimal disruption.
Predictions
My predictions for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix follow below.
Winner: Lando Norris
Second: Oscar Piastri
Third: Max Verstappen
McLaren show strong pace at tracks that reward clean exits and stable braking. Norris holds steady long run form. Piastri continues to build momentum. Verstappen remains fast but recent trends suggest a tight fight rather than clear dominance.
Final Thoughts
Abu Dhabi closes the year with one final push from every team. The race often produces controlled running and close midfield fights. My predictions sit above for quick reference. This guide gives you all the key details before the finale begins.
