Get ready for the Grand Prix at Yas Marina with our Race Ready guide, covering the Abu Dhabi F1 schedule, travel and accommodation

Welcome to the Race Ready for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix, taking place in the UAE, from 5-7 December.

We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience. The 2024 race is still on sale – book your Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix tickets here.

Abu Dhabi F1 weekend schedule

For many F1 fans, Abu Dhabi is at the very top of the bucket list. One of the most spectacular destinations on the F1 calendar provides a genuine experience of a lifetime.

FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)UK TIME (GMT)SERIESSESSION
08:3004:30FORMULA 4 UAEPRACTICE SESSION
09:5005:50F1 ACADEMYPRACTICE SESSION
11:0507:05FORMULA 2PRACTICE SESSION
12:3008:30FORMULA 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
13:3009:30FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION
15:0011:00FORMULA 2QUALIFYING SESSION
16:0012:00FORMULA 4 UAEQUALIFYING SESSION
17:0013:00FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION
18:3514:35F1 ACADEMYQUALIFYING SESSION

SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)UK TIME (GMT)SERIESSESSION
12:2008:20FORMULA 4 UAEFIRST RACE
14:3010:30FORMULA 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
13:3009:30FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION
16:1512:15FORMULA 2SPRINT RACE
18:0014:00FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION
20:1514:35F1 ACADEMYFIRST RACE

SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)UK TIME (GMT)SERIESSESSION
09:5505:55FORMULA 4 UAESECOND RACE
11:2507:55F1 ACADEMYSECOND RACE
12:1508:15FORMULA 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
13:2509:25FORMULA 2FEATURE RACE
17:0013:00FORMULA 1ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

Support races at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

A close Formula 2 season will come an thrilling close at the Yas Marina Circuit in December, and Formula 1 Academy and Formula 4 UAE will also return to the track across the Grand Prix weekend.

Music Acts at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Famous for its unrivalled music line-up, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will welcome Maroon 5, Muse and Eminem among others to the stage in 2024. Entry to these concerts is free with your weekend Grand Prix ticket!

Yas Marina Circuit Map

Use our track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.

Abu Dhabi Circuit Map

Where is the best place to sit at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix? 

It is essential to have your priorities in order when planning your trip to a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Use the map above to help you in your planning.

Our handy Yas Marina Grandstand Guide will help make sure you find the right vantage point for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Yas Marina Track Stats

MARINA BAYTRACK STATS
FIRST GRAND PRIX2009
LAP LENGTH5.281 km
LAP RECORD1:26.103 Max Verstappen (2021)
LAPS58
RACE DISTANCE 306.183km
TURNS21

Where to stay at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Making the trip to a big city state like Abu Dhabi for a Grand Prix means that you can enjoy a wealth of accommodation options. Generally, the later you leave booking your accommodation, the higher the prices and more limited the choice of options. You can check out our full guide on where to stay for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix here:

Getting to the Yas Marina Circuit for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Getting to the circuit can be a stressful process on a Formula 1 weekend. Our full guide should help you plan your journeys to and from the Yas Marina Circuit, wherever you’re staying.

Important Information

Emergencies

999 is the general emergency number

Good to Know

The local currency is the Arab Emirate Dirham (AED). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 4.64 AED. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official languages is Arabic.

Prohibited Items at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Customer Service

If you require assistance during the race weekend, feel free to contact our customer service team through the Motorsport Tickets Help Centre.

FAQs

If you have some more queries or would like more information, head over to our FAQs section.