The 2024 Formula One season comes to an end with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen wrapped up a fourth consecutive F1 world title two races ago and won again in Qatar last weekend, while McLaren remain in control of the race to win the constructors' championship.
They lead Ferrari by 21 points with a possible 44 left to play for as the British team dream of a first title in 26 years.
Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc are battling it out to finish behind Verstappen in the final standings for the season, while Lewis Hamilton will race for the final time as a Mercedes driver ahead of his summer move to Ferrari.
Norris and Oscar Piastri locking out the front row in a qualifying one-two is great news for McLaren, with Leclerc handed a 10-place grid penalty due to a new battery being fitted to his Ferrari on Friday.
Hamilton endured a shock early exit in Q1 in his last qualifying session with Mercedes, finishing 18th but rising to 16th as a result of penalties elsewhere. The last race of the campaign has been overshadowed by an escalating feud between Verstappen and George Russell after their row in Qatar.
Here’s everything you need to know about the race.
When is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place on Sunday December 8, 2024 at the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start time
Sunday’s race starts at 5pm local time, which is 1pm GMT in the UK.
Abu Dhabi Grand prix starting grid
1. Lando Norris
2. Oscar Piastri
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Max Verstappen
5. Pierre Gasly
6. George Russell
7. Nico Hulkenberg
8. Fernando Alonso
9. Valtteri Bottas
10. Sergio Perez
11. Yuki Tsunoda
12. Liam Lawson
13. Lance Stroll
14. Kevin Magnussen
15. Zhou Guanyu
16. Lewis Hamilton
17. Jack Doohan
18. Alex Albon
19. Charles Leclerc
20. Franco Colapinto
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule
(All times GMT)
Practice 1 – 9.30am on Friday, December 6
Practice 2 – 1pm on Friday, December 6
Practice 3 – 10.30am on Saturday, December 7
Qualifying – 2pm on Saturday, December 7
Race – 1pm on Sunday, December 8
How to watch Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
TV channel: In the UK, every session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports.
Coverage of Grand Prix Sunday begins at 12pm GMT on Sky Sports F1, followed by the race at 1pm.
Free highlights will be available post-race on the official F1 YouTube channel as well as on Channel 4 at 5:30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also watch online via the Sky Go app.
