2024 F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Where to watch, timings, all you need to know
F1 will be heading this weekend to the Yas Marina Circuit for its annual Abu Dhabi GP, the season finale. The race in the United Arab Emirates was added to the calendar in 2009 and has been the season finale since the 2014 season.
Despite not being the most celebrated track on the calendar, over the years fans have seen some of the most iconic moments with championship battles being decided at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Heading into the 2024 season finale Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has already wrapped up the drivers' championship in Las Vegas where he won his fourth consecutive title. However, the constructors' championship is yet to be decided. McLaren and Ferrari will vie for the title in the final race of the season, as the two are separated by a gap of only 21 points.
Both contenders have failed to win any championship since the 2008 season when McLaren took home the driver's championship, courtesy of Lewis Hamilton, and Ferrari took the constructors' championship from the British team.
Everything to know about the 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Timing for all sessions
Friday, December 6
Practice 1: 9:30-10:30 GMT (15:00-16:00 IST)
Practice 2: 13:00-14:00 GMT (18:30-19:30 IST)
Saturday, December 7
Practice 3: 10:30-11:30 GMT ( 16:00-17:00 IST)
Qualifying: 14:00 GMT (19:30-20:30 IST)
Sunday, December 8
Abu Dhabi GP: 13:00 GMT ( 18:30 IST)
Across the globe, F1 fans can convert these timings into their local time zones so they do not miss any action on a crucial weekend.
Where to watch the 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi GP
As the final chapter of an enthralling 2024 season plays out, fans will be eager to see which team triumphs in the constructors' battle between McLaren and Ferrari this weekend.
However, given the topsy-turvy nature of the season, it has been very difficult to predict a winner between the top four teams. Every weekend has brought on an unpredictable result since the Miami GP.
The Abu Dhabi GP will be broadcast globally in various countries through several local TV channels. Below is the list of a few broadcasters who will be televising the race this weekend:
- UK - Sky Sports, Channel 4
- USA - ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- India - FanCode, F1TV
- Australia - Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
- Azerbaijan - AzTV, Idman Azerbaijan
Fans can also check their local TV listings to know which broadcasters are showing the race so that they can remain on top of the action on the track. They can also subscribe to the F1TV app, which offers live action along with many other features, if they are unable to tune in to the race broadcast on their TV listings.