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Round 22 · December 2026
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina · Abu Dhabi
The Yas Marina Circuit hosts the season finale under floodlights, running from day into night around the marina and hotel. Modernised for better racing, it is the traditional championship decider.
Trackside readings from the 2025 race, the most recent running — air temperature averaged 27 °C (range 26–28 °C), with the track surface peaking at 35 °C. Source: OpenF1.
Race weekend schedule
Local track time| Session | Day | Time | 2025 conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Friday 4 Dec | 13:30 | 28 °C · dry |
| Practice 2 | Friday 4 Dec | 17:00 | 26 °C · dry |
| Practice 3 | Saturday 5 Dec | 14:30 | 27 °C · dry |
| Qualifying | Saturday 5 Dec | 18:00 | 25 °C · dry |
| Race | Sunday 6 Dec | 17:00 | 27 °C · dry |
Tickets
Go to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Grandstand & general-admission seats for the 2026 race weekend, from ~$744, via Klook.
2025 race result
Most recent runningThe 2026 race has not been run yet — this is how the last one finished.
Pole position: Max Verstappen · Red Bull
| Pos | Driver | Team | Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | — | 25 |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +12.594s | 18 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +16.572s | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +23.279s | 12 |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes | +48.563s | 10 |
| 6 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +67.562s | 8 |
| 7 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +69.876s | 6 |
| 8 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +72.670s | 4 |
| 9 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber | +79.014s | 2 |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +79.523s | 1 |
Classification and qualifying from OpenF1.
Recent winners
Last 3 editions2025 winner
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2024 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
Where to stay for the weekend
Travel guide
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