There's was no place this year for a grandstand finish to the Formula 1 season at the 2024 Abu Dhabi G.P. Despite McLaren and Lando Norris's best efforts, Max Verstappen bagged the title weeks before. But the action from Yas Marina is always a spectacle to be enjoyed and you can discover all your Abu Dhabi Grand Prix streaming options below.
As well as giving Verstappen the chance to revel in a fourth straight title — and continue his tantalizing new feud with George Russell — it also had the potential to prove a rewarding day for a McLaren team that was looing to seal their first constructors' championship for more over two decades.
There were some fond farewells, too. It was Lewis Hamilton's final race with Mercedes before he defects to Ferrari next season, for example.
In this article you can find out how to watch Abu Dhabi Grand Prix streams from anywhere with a VPN as well as share all the information on where you can catch highlights, race circuit, how the grid is shaped up and, at the every bottom of the page to avoid spoilers, full race results from Sunday.
When was the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
The 2024 Abu Dhabi G.P. took place on Sunday, December 8 at 8 a.m. ET / 1 p.m. GMT. That's 5 p.m. local time at the Yas Marina Circuit.
How to watch Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 on TV
The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was shown on ESPN channels in the U.S. That includes all the F1 race weekend practice sessions and qualifying, as well as the race itself.
In the U.K., F1 broadcasting rights belong to Sky TV. Fox Sports is the F1 rights holder in Australia. We have full information on watching F1 on TV here.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix FREE highlights
Not long after the completion of each Grand Prix, the official Formula 1 YouTube channel puts a 5-10 minute highlight package out of the race.
You can find the free Abu Dhabi Grand Prix highlights right here.
Alternatively, later on race day the U.K.'s free to watch Channel 4 streaming service hosts an extended highlights program of two hours that then becomes available on demand. To watch that coverage outside of the U.K., you'll need need to use a good VPN — full details below.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix full race replay
Below you'll find the international broadcasters that showed F1 live streams as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix happened. And the great news is that some of them show a full replay after the race is complete:
- U.K. — Sky Sports or Now
- U.S. — ESPN via Sling/Fubo and ESPN Plus
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Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the race?
You can still watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for F1 fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
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Are there any F1 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix free streams?
Yes, but only in some countries. Viewers in the following places can watch the 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for free with these TV broadcasters and streaming services:
Austria – ServusTV
Azerbaijan – Idman Azerbaijan TV
Belgium – RTBF Auvio
Brazil – TV Bandeirantes
Greece – ANT1 (TV only)
Hungary – M4 Sport
Liechtenstein – SRG SSR
Luxembourg – RTL Zwee
Pakistan – A Sports
Romania – Antena 1 (TV only)
Tajikistan – Varzish TV
Note: These free streams are restricted to the broadcasters' respective countries.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule 2024
The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule is as follows:
| Header Cell - Column 0 | U.K. (GMT) | U.S. (ET / PT) | Australia (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 9:30 a.m. | 4:30 a.m. / 1:30 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Practice 2 | 1 p.m. | 8 a.m. / 5 a.m. | 12 a.m. (Sat) |
| Practice 3 | 10:30 a.m. | 5:30 a.m. / 2:30 a.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Qualifying | 2 p.m. | 9 a.m. / 6 a.m. | 1 a.m. (Sun) |
| Grand Prix | 1 p.m. | 8 a.m. / 5 a.m. | 12 a.m. (Mon) |
What time is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix worldwide?
Lights out for the start of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is set for 5 p.m. local time in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, December 8. Here are the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start times in Europe, India, South Africa and other worldwide locations:
- 5 a.m. PST – Pacific Standard Time
- 6 a.m. MST – Mountain Standard Time
- 7 a.m. CST – Central Standard Time
- 7 a.m. CST – Mexico City, Mexico
- 8 a.m. EST – Eastern Standard Time
- 10 a.m. BRT – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 1 p.m. GMT – United Kingdom
- 2 p.m. CET – Central Europe
- 3 p.m. SAST – South Africa
- 5 p.m. GST – Dubai, UAE
- 6:30 p.m. IST – New Delhi, India
- 8 p.m. WIB – Jakarta, Indonesia
- 9 p.m. CST – Beijing, China
- 12 a.m. AEDT – Australia (Mon, Dec. 9)
- 2 a.m. NZDT – New Zealand (Mon, Dec. 9)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 starting grid positions
- Lando Norris McLaren
- Oscar Piastri McLaren
- Carlos Sainz Jnr. Ferrari
- Max Verstappen Red Bull
- Pierre Gasly Alpine
- George Russell Mercedes
- Nico Hülkenberg Haas-Ferrari
- Fernando Alonso Aston Martin
- Valtteri Bottas Kick Sauber-Ferrari
- Sergio Pérez Red Bull
- Yuki Tsunoda RB-Honda
- Liam Lawson RB-Honda
- Lance Stroll Aston Martin
- Kevin Magnussen Haas-Ferrari
- Zhou Guanyu Kick Sauber-Ferrari
- Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
- Jack Doohan Alpine-Renault
- Alexander Albon Williams-Mercedes
- Charles Leclerc Ferrari
- Franco Colapinto Williams-Mercedes
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit
The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place over 58 laps of the 5.281-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been held every year since 2009 and was the first day-night race on the F1 calendar. The traditional season finale, the Yas Marina Circuit has seen some epic contests over the years and will continue to host the Abu Dhabi G.P. in a deal signed until 2030.
Passing through the Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi, the track is designed by New York-based architects Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture of Asymptote Architecture.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix FAQ
So, that's how to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and all the race timings sorted. Now here's an F1 Abu Dhabi FAQ for everything else you want to know about the upcoming race.
When is the next race?
The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix represents the climax of the current 24-race F1 season, so you'll have to wait until early 2025 to get your next fix of fast cars doing laps.
Who won the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the 2023 Abu Dhabi G.P, finishing with a time of 1:23.445 to seal the Drivers' Championship by a monstrous 290 points.
The Dutchman secured pole position and led the race after beating Charles Leclerc to the first corner, eventually winning by nearly 18 seconds over the Monegasque's Ferrari.
What is the lap record at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Verstappen set the fastest lap time at the Yas Marina in 2021. Driving in his Red Bull, he posted a time of 1:26.103.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix winners
F1's big two again dominate the record books at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Lewis Hamilton has won the Abu Dhabi G.P. on five occasions, his most recent victory coming in 2019. Max Verstappen is, however, hot on heels having taken the chequered flag at the last four races here.
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has three Abu Dhabi G.P. victories to his name, while Kimi Räikkönen, Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas have all won one each.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 results
- Lando Norris McLaren
- Carlos Sainz Jnr. Ferrari
- Charles Leclerc Ferrari
- Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
- George Russell Mercedes
- Max Verstappen Red Bull
- Pierre Gasly Alpine
- Nico Hülkenberg Haas-Ferrari
- Fernando Alonso Aston Martin
- Oscar Piastri McLaren
- Alexander Albon Williams-Mercedes
- Yuki Tsunoda RB-Honda
- Zhou Guanyu Kick Sauber-Ferrari
- Lance Stroll Aston Martin
- Jack Doohan Alpine-Renault
- Kevin Magnussen Haas-Ferrari
- Liam Lawson RB-Honda
- Valtteri Bottas Kick Sauber-Ferrari
- Franco Colapinto Williams-Mercedes
- Sergio Pérez Red Bull
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