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F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

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Lando Norris topped Friday’s action for McLaren ahead of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.

The British driver led a McLaren 1-2 at the end of FP2 as his team looks to clinch the world constructors’ title at the 2024 season finale, having come into this weekend with a 21-point advantage over Ferrari.

Although he set the pace in FP1, Charles Leclerc’s day was dampened by a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday's race after requiring a battery change outside of his allocation. The Ferrari driver ended second practice down in sixth place.

Beginning his final weekend for Ferrari, Carlos Sainz took fourth, fractionally behind Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg in third. Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes split the Ferrari pair in fifth.

Meanwhile, it was a tough Friday for Red Bull. Sergio Perez was 14th and world champion Max Verstappen 17th, the Dutchman having struggled for balance with the RB20 after sitting out FP1 for Formula 2 title contender Isack Hadjar.

Jack Doohan, who is making his F1 debut at Alpine this weekend after replacing Esteban Ocon, was 19th in the FP2 classification.

Jack Doohan, Alpine A524 (Photo by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images)

What time does qualifying start for the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Qualifying for the Abu Dhabi GP starts at 6:00pm local time (2:00pm GMT), using the regular Q1, Q2 and Q3 knockout session format.

Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
Start time: 6:00pm local time/2:00pm GMT

How can I watch Formula 1?

In the United Kingdom Formula 1 is broadcast live on Sky Sports, except for the British GP which is shown live on both Sky Sports and Channel 4, with highlights shown on Channel 4 several hours after the race has finished. Live streaming through NOW is also available in the UK.

Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts the F1 races, can be added as part of the Sky Sports channels which costs £18 a month for new customers. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.99p or a month membership of £34.99p per month.

How can I watch F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying?

In the United Kingdom every F1 practice, qualifying and race is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with Abu Dhabi GP qualifying coverage starting at 1:15pm GMT on Sky Sports F1.

Channel: Sky Sports F1
Start time: 1:15pm GMT Saturday 7 December 2024

Autosport will be running a live text coverage of qualifying.

When can I watch the highlights of F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying?

Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38 (Photo by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images)

In the United Kingdom Channel 4 is broadcasting highlights of qualifying for the Abu Dhabi GP at 5:45pm GMT on Saturday afternoon. The full programme will run for 90 minutes, covering both qualifying and wrapping up the major talking points of the race weekend so far.

For the entire 2024 F1 season, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of every qualifying and race of each event. The highlights will also be available on Channel 4’s on demand catch up services.

Channel: Channel 4
Start time: 5:45pm GMT Saturday 7 December 2024

Will F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying be on the radio?

Live radio coverage of every practice, qualifying and race for the 2024 F1 season will be available on the BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra or via the BBC Sport website.

Coverage of Abu Dhabi GP qualifying will start at 2:00pm GMT on BBC Sport and the BBC Sounds app.

What's the weather forecast for qualifying in Abu Dhabi?

Clear and warm conditions are forecast for Saturday night for the start of qualifying in Abu Dhabi. The temperature is set to be 26 degrees Celsius at the start of qualifying, with a low chance of rain and low winds.

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix FP2 Results

   
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 - 
4
   
   
1
 - 
2
   
Cla Driver # Chassis Engine Laps Time Interval km/h
1 United Kingdom L. Norris McLaren 4 McLaren Mercedes 25

1'23.517

   227.637
2 Australia O. Piastri McLaren 81 McLaren Mercedes 28

+0.234

1'23.751

 0.234 227.001
3 Germany N. Hulkenberg Haas F1 Team 27 Haas Ferrari 28

+0.462

1'23.979

 0.228 226.385
4 Spain C. Sainz Ferrari 55 Ferrari Ferrari 28

+0.582

1'24.099

 0.120 226.062
5 United Kingdom L. Hamilton Mercedes 44 Mercedes Mercedes 28

+0.602

1'24.119

 0.020 226.008
6 Monaco C. Leclerc Ferrari 16 Ferrari Ferrari 28

+0.684

1'24.201

 0.082 225.788
7 Finland V. Bottas Sauber 77 Sauber Ferrari 24

+0.713

1'24.230

 0.029 225.710
8 Denmark K. Magnussen Haas F1 Team 20 Haas Ferrari 25

+0.718

1'24.235

 0.005 225.697
9 Thailand A. Albon Williams 23 Williams Mercedes 22

+0.752

1'24.269

 0.034 225.606
10 Japan Y. Tsunoda RB 22 RB Red Bull 28

+0.980

1'24.497

 0.228 224.997
11 New Zealand L. Lawson RB 30 RB Red Bull 25

+0.986

1'24.503

 0.006 224.981
12 France P. Gasly Alpine 10 Alpine Renault 27

+1.000

1'24.517

 0.014 224.944
13 United Kingdom G. Russell Mercedes 63 Mercedes Mercedes 24

+1.017

1'24.534

 0.017 224.898
14 Mexico S. Perez Red Bull Racing 11 Red Bull Red Bull 27

+1.038

1'24.555

 0.021 224.843
15 China Z. Guanyu Sauber 24 Sauber Ferrari 23

+1.040

1'24.557

 0.002 224.837
16 Spain F. Alonso Aston Martin Racing 14 Aston Martin Mercedes 25

+1.057

1'24.574

 0.017 224.792
17 Netherlands M. Verstappen Red Bull Racing 1 Red Bull Red Bull 26

+1.081

1'24.598

 0.024 224.728
18 Canada L. Stroll Aston Martin Racing 18 Aston Martin Mercedes 29

+1.169

1'24.686

 0.088 224.495
19 Australia J. Doohan Alpine 61 Alpine Renault 27

+1.444

1'24.961

 0.275 223.768
20 Argentina F. Colapinto Williams 43 Williams Mercedes 10

+1.748

1'25.265

 0.304 222.970
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F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix FP1 Results

   
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 - 
4
   
   
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Cla Driver # Chassis Engine Laps Time Interval km/h
1 Monaco C. Leclerc Ferrari 16 Ferrari Ferrari 19

1'24.321

   225.466
2 United Kingdom L. Norris McLaren 4 McLaren Mercedes 25

+0.221

1'24.542

 0.221 224.877
3 United Kingdom L. Hamilton Mercedes 44 Mercedes Mercedes 27

+0.485

1'24.806

 0.264 224.177
4 United Kingdom G. Russell Mercedes 63 Mercedes Mercedes 27

+0.844

1'25.165

 0.359 223.232
5 France P. Gasly Alpine 10 Alpine Renault 24

+1.012

1'25.333

 0.168 222.793
6 Germany N. Hulkenberg Haas F1 Team 27 Haas Ferrari 23

+1.052

1'25.373

 0.040 222.688
7 Argentina F. Colapinto Williams 43 Williams Mercedes 24

+1.061

1'25.382

 0.009 222.665
8 Denmark K. Magnussen Haas F1 Team 20 Haas Ferrari 25

+1.123

1'25.444

 0.062 222.503
9 Brazil F. Drugovich Aston Martin Racing 34 Aston Martin Mercedes 22

+1.150

1'25.471

 0.027 222.433
10 Mexico S. Perez Red Bull Racing 11 Red Bull Red Bull 26

+1.162

1'25.483

 0.012 222.402
11 Spain F. Alonso Aston Martin Racing 14 Aston Martin Mercedes 23

+1.183

1'25.504

 0.021 222.347
12 New Zealand L. Lawson RB 30 RB Red Bull 27

+1.242

1'25.563

 0.059 222.194
13 Finland V. Bottas Sauber 77 Sauber Ferrari 23

+1.290

1'25.611

 0.048 222.069
14 Japan R. Hirakawa McLaren 28 McLaren Mercedes 19

+1.553

1'25.874

 0.263 221.389
15 France I. Hadjar Red Bull Racing 37 Red Bull Honda 22

+1.556

1'25.877

 0.003 221.381
16 China Z. Guanyu Sauber 24 Sauber Ferrari 23

+1.600

1'25.921

 0.044 221.268
17 Japan A. Iwasa RB 40 RB Honda 24

+1.800

1'26.121

 0.200 220.754
18 Monaco A. Leclerc Ferrari 39 Ferrari Ferrari 22

+1.858

1'26.179

 0.058 220.605
19 Australia J. Doohan Alpine 61 Alpine Renault 24

+1.983

1'26.304

 0.125 220.286
20
L. Browning Williams
46 Williams Mercedes 22

+2.198

1'26.519

 0.215 219.739
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