{"id":9311,"date":"2025-11-22T00:24:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T00:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/?p=9311"},"modified":"2025-12-09T15:00:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:00:40","slug":"race-ready-abu-dhabi-f1-schedule-and-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/race-ready-abu-dhabi-f1-schedule-and-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Race Ready: Abu Dhabi F1 Schedule and Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to the Race Ready for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix, taking place in the UAE, from 4-6 December<\/strong> 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Sign Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix ticket alerts<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Abu Dhabi F1 weekend schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> provides a genuine experience of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The schedule for the 2026 race is yet to be released, but below is the 2025 schedule to give you an idea of when sessions tend to take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)<\/th>UK TIME (GMT)<\/th>SERIES<\/th>SESSION<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
09:00<\/td>05:00<\/td>FORMULA 4 UAE<\/td>PRACTICE SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
10:05<\/td>06:05<\/td>MASTERS HISTORIC<\/td>PRACTICE SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
11:05<\/td>07:05<\/td>FORMULA 2<\/td>PRACTICE SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
12:30<\/td>08:30<\/td>FORMULA 1<\/td>PIRELLI HOT LAPS<\/td><\/tr>
13:30<\/strong><\/td>09:30<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>FIRST PRACTICE SESSION<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
15:00<\/td>11:00<\/td>FORMULA 2<\/td>QUALIFYING SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
16:00<\/td>12:00<\/td>FORMULA 4 UAE<\/td>QUALIFYING SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
17:00<\/strong><\/td>13:00<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>SECOND PRACTICE SESSION<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
18:30<\/td>14:30<\/td>MASTERS HISTORIC<\/td>QUALIFYING SESSION<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)<\/th>UK TIME (GMT)<\/th>SERIES<\/th>SESSION<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
11:25<\/td>07:25<\/td>FORMULA 4 UAE<\/td>FIRST RACE<\/td><\/tr>
13:35<\/td>09:35<\/td>FORMULA 1<\/td>PIRELLI HOT LAPS<\/td><\/tr>
14:30<\/strong><\/td>08:30<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>THIRD PRACTICE SESSION<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16:15<\/td>12:15<\/td>FORMULA 2<\/td>SPRINT RACE<\/td><\/tr>
18:00<\/strong><\/td>14:00<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>QUALIFYING SESSION<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
19:45<\/td>15:45<\/td>MASTERS HISTORIC<\/td>FIRST RACE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)<\/th>UK TIME (GMT)<\/th>SERIES<\/th>SESSION<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
10:05<\/td>06:05<\/td>MASTERS HISTORIC<\/td>SECOND RACE<\/td><\/tr>
11:20<\/td>07:50<\/td>FORMULA 4 UAE<\/td>SECOND RACE<\/td><\/tr>
12:05<\/td>08:05<\/td>FORMULA 1<\/td>PIRELLI HOT LAPS<\/td><\/tr>
13:15<\/td>09:15<\/td>FORMULA 2<\/td>FEATURE RACE<\/td><\/tr>
17:00<\/strong><\/td>13:00<\/strong><\/td>FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/td>ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Support races at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A close Formula 2 season will once again come an thrilling close at the Yas Marina Circuit in December 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music Acts at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Famous for its unrivalled music line-up, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix welcomed Benson Boone<\/strong>, Post Malone<\/strong>, Elyanna<\/strong>, Metallica<\/strong> and Katy<\/strong> Perry<\/strong> to the 2025 race, and there is sure to be a star-studded lineup once more in 2026. Entry to these concerts is free with your weekend Grand Prix ticket!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yas Marina Circuit Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where is the best place to sit at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

Our handy Yas Marina Grandstand Guide<\/strong> will help make sure you find the right vantage point for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Grandstand Guide for the F1 race at Yas Marina<\/a><\/blockquote>