Race · 06.12

Sector 01 · Schedule

Race weekend

A day-by-day plan for the Abu Dhabi finale. Times are in Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4) and are indicative; the official timetable can change.

3–6 Dec 2026GMT+4Race Sun 17:00

Session times follow the usual pattern for this event and the information published at the time of writing. Always confirm with the official organiser before you travel.

Thu03Dec

Island programme opens

  • AfternoonFan activities and island events beginYas Island
  • EveningDining and entertainmentYas Bay & Marina

Arrive on Thursday to get your bearings and collect anything you need before track action begins.

Fri04Dec

Practice day

  • Early afternoonGates openCircuit
  • AfternoonPractice 1Track
  • Early eveningPractice 2 under the lightsTrack
  • NightAfter-race concertNear the circuit

Practice 2 runs in conditions closest to the race, so teams treat it as the most representative session.

Sat05Dec

Qualifying

  • Early afternoonGates openCircuit
  • AfternoonPractice 3Track
  • Early eveningQualifying: Q1, Q2, Q3Track
  • NightAfter-race concertNear the circuit

Qualifying sets the grid. Track position matters here, so Saturday can be as tense as Sunday.

Sun06Dec

Race day: the finale

  • Early afternoonGates open, support racesCircuit
  • ≈ 16:00Drivers' parade & build-upTrack
  • 17:00The race: 58 lapsTrack
  • NightPodium, celebrations, concertCircuit

Stay after the flag: traffic is heaviest straight after the race, and the concert lets it ease.