F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

So it all comes down to this. The 2025 Formula 1 world title will be decided at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri all have hopes of glory.

It will be the first time since the 2021 edition of this race that the F1 championship will be decided on the final day, as back then Verstappen claimed his first crown in that very famous clash with Lewis Hamilton. 

But now things are different, as the Red Bull driver is chasing a fifth world title while McLaren pair Norris and Piastri are searching for their first. So which way will it go? Quite frankly, nobody knows because anything can happen at a season finale, though Norris does head in as favourite.

The Briton leads second-placed Verstappen by 12 points and is 16 ahead of Piastri in third. It could therefore be his time. Regardless, it promises to be enthralling so here is all to know about this weekend's contest.

Where can I watch the F1 Abu Dhabi GP?

Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

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For F1 fans in the United Kingdom this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is available via Sky Sports, which is the exclusive, live broadcast holder of the championship in the country. It means the racing can also be streamed via Sky Go or NOW. Channel 4 will also broadcast highlights on free-to-air television.

In the United States, meanwhile, ESPN will broadcast the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the final time before Apple takes over from next year. For other countries/regions, see below:

Europe

• Austria - Servus TV / ORF
• Belgium - RTBF / Play Sports
• Croatia - Sport Klub
• Czech Republic - Nova
• Denmark - TV3+ / Viaplay
• Estonia - Go3 Estonia / TV3
• Finland - Viaplay
• France - Canal+
• Germany - Sky Sports
• Greece - ANT1 / ANT1+
• Hungary - M4
• Italy - Sky Sports
• Netherlands - Viaplay
• Norway - V sport 1 / Viaplay
• Poland - Eleven Sports
• Portugal - DAZN
• Spain - DAZN
• Sweden - Viaplay
• Switzerland - SRF / RSI / RTS
• UK - Sky Sports

Americas

• USA - ESPN Network
• Canada - RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
• Latin America - ESPN

Asia

• China - Shanghai TV / Guangdong Television Channel / Tencent
• India - FanCode / TATA Play FanCode Sports
• Japan - Fuji TV / DAZN
• Malaysia - beIN SPORTS
• Indonesia - beIN SPORTS
• Singapore - beIN SPORTS
• Thailand - beIN SPORTS
• Vietnam - K+

Oceania

• Australia - Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo
• New Zealand - Sky

Africa

• Africa - SuperSport

How can I follow the F1 Abu Dhabi GP live?

Live coverage of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend is available on Autosport with commentary of every session starting with opening practice.

What is the weather forecast for the F1 Abu Dhabi GP?

Friday 5 December: Free Practice 1 and 2

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend is naturally expected to be held in hot and dry conditions, but it will be quite cloudy for Friday practice. Aside from that though, 28C is expected for the opening session with the temperature remaining stable throughout the afternoon. There will also be high humidity levels of 41-42%.

Saturday 6 December: Practice 3 and Qualifying

The hot and dry conditions will continue into Saturday which, unlike Friday, is expected to have a completely blue sky with no clouds. FP3 is expected to take place in 29C heat, which should drop to around 26C come qualifying at 6pm locally. Although the temperature will drop in time for qualifying, the humidity levels will rise from 37% to 54%.

Yas Marina

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Sunday 7 December: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race day will also occur in hot and dry conditions just like Saturday. That is despite the contest not starting until 5pm, when it will be around 29C with 38% humidity levels and almost no chance of rain. 

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