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 infamous 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 everything you need 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

Photo by: Andrew Ferraro / LAT Images via Getty Images

For F1 fans in the United Kingdom this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is available via Sky Sports, which is the exclusive, live broadcaster of the championship in the country. It means the racing can also be streamed via Sky Go or Now TV. 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 Motorsport.com with commentary of every session - starting with media day on Thursday.

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

Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images

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.

F1 2025 drivers’ standings

Position

Driver

Team

Points

Lando Norris

McLaren

Max Verstappen

Red Bull

Oscar Piastri

McLaren

George Russell

Mercedes

Charles Leclerc

Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari

Andrea Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes

Alex Albon

Williams

Carlos Sainz

Williams

Isack Hadjar

Racing Bulls

Nico Hulkenberg

Sauber

Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin

Oliver Bearman

Haas

Liam Lawson

Racing Bulls

Yuki Tsunoda

Red Bull

Esteban Ocon

Haas

Lance Stroll

Aston Martin

Pierre Gasly

Alpine

Gabriel Bortoleto

Sauber

Franco Colapinto

Alpine

Jack Doohan

Alpine

F1 2025 constructors’ standings

Position

Team

Points

McLaren

Mercedes

Red Bull

Ferrari

Williams

Racing Bulls

Aston Martin

Haas

Sauber

Alpine

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