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Standard Weekend · Dec 4-6

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 Schedule & Session Times

Updated · By GrandPrixPal Editorial

2026 session times verified against formula1.com

Full race weekend timetable for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026. Times are shown in track time (GST, UTC+4) — switch to your own time zone in the schedule below.

Next Session Countdown

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Track time — GST, UTC+4.

Friday

Dec 4
  • Free Practice 11:30 PM GST
  • Free Practice 25:00 PM GST

Saturday

Dec 5
  • Free Practice 32:30 PM GST
  • Qualifying6:00 PM GST

Sunday

Dec 6
  • Grand Prix5:00 PM GST

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

Qualifying: Saturday, Dec 5 at 18:00 GST, 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 GST, UTC+4.

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