Standard Weekend · Dec 4-6

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 Schedule & Session Times

Full race weekend timetable for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026. All times shown in your local timezone — select a different timezone below to convert.

Next Session Countdown

Free Practice 1 starts in

212

Days

16

Hours

56

Mins

14

Secs

Session Times in Your Timezone

Session Times

Friday · Dec 4

Free Practice 1
13:30 AST09:30
Free Practice 2
17:00 AST13:00

Saturday · Dec 5

Free Practice 3
13:00 AST09:00
Qualifying
17:00 AST13:00

Sunday · Dec 6

Grand Prix
17:00 AST13:00

Race times are approximate. Timezone offsets may vary due to daylight saving time.

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 Qualifying — Time, Format & What to Know

Qualifying: Saturday, Dec 5 at 17:00 AST, UTC+4

F1 qualifying uses a three-part knockout format to set the grid for the Grand Prix:

  • Q1 (18 minutes) — All 20 drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated and start P16–P20.
  • Q2 (15 minutes) — 15 remaining drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated (P11–P15).
  • Q3 (12 minutes) — The top 10 shoot for pole position. Each driver gets two flying lap attempts.

The entire qualifying session lasts approximately one hour including breaks between segments. The Grand Prix starts Sunday, Dec 6 at 17:00 AST, UTC+4.

Full Weekend Schedule (AST, UTC+4)

Friday

  • Free Practice 1
  • Free Practice 2

Saturday

  • Free Practice 3
  • Qualifying

Sunday

  • Grand Prix

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