A Formula 1 champion will be crowned at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, and it could be one of three drivers.
If you haven’t been paying attention to F1 this season, now is the time to lock in. Despite leading the pack for several weeks, Lando Norris is not guaranteed his first title Sunday. Veteran and four-time champion Max Verstappen is hot on his heels, and will be attempting to pull off an impressive comeback campaign at Yas Marina Circuit.
Once in second place, Oscar Piastri has now fallen to third after McLaren‘s disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and Verstappen’s impressive win in Qatar. Who will hoist the trophy in Abu Dhabi?
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix radio station
Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 81
Listen to the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix live on SiriusXM
The broadcast of the full race is available through satellite channel 81 and streaming on the SiriusXM app.
SiriusXM listeners will have access to English-language broadcasts, namely the BBC 5 Live radio broadcast, for each event, with full build-up and post-race coverage also provided by the Speed City F1 Show.
All Formula 1 races, Sprint events, and qualifying sessions are available via SiriusXM channel 81 (for car radios) as well as the SiriusXM app to follow the action from wherever you are.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Sunday, December 7 and will begin at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 8 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 7 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 6 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 5 a.m. |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Mar. 14-16 | Australia | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit |
| Mar. 21-23 | China* | Shanghai International Circuit |
| Apr. 4-6 | Japan | Suzuka International Racing Course |
| Apr. 11-13 | Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit |
| Apr. 18-20 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| May 2-4 | Miami* | Miami International Autodrome |
| May 16-18 | Emilia Romagna | Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack |
| May 23-25 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco |
| May 30-Jun.1 | Spain | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| Jun. 13-15 | Canada | Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit |
| Jun. 27-29 | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
| Jul. 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
| Jul. 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sep. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sep. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format