The drivers championship and constructors championship Formula 1 season 2021 both went to the final race of the year, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit.Mercedes Lead Red Bull by 28 points, but tighter between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton because they both scored 369.5 points.
It should be a thrilling race and every moment of the weekend should be intense, especially after the Dutchman and the Englishman clashed in the last race in Saudi Arabia.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch all the sessions of this pivotal F1 race. We explain when practice, qualification and race will take place and where you can tune in.
When do GP sessions start in Abu Dhabi?
Every moment of this weekend will be important, including practice on this slightly adapted Yas Marina circuit. So, here are the different session times for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix:
- Practice 1: Friday at 1:30 pm local time (09:30 GMT, 04:30 ET, 01:30 PT)
- Practice 2: Friday at 17:00 local time (13:00 GMT, 08:00 ET, 05:00 PT)
- Practice 3: Saturday at 14:00 local time (10:00 GMT, 05:00 ET, 02:00 PT)
- Qualification: Saturday at 17:00 local time (13:00 GMT, 08:00 ET, 05:00 PT)
- Race: Sunday at 17:00 local time (13:00 GMT, 08:00 ET, 05:00 PT)
Where will the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix be broadcast?
In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports F1 will have full coverage of the final race of the season, from training to qualifying and racing. For those in the US, ESPN will bring you all the Formula 1 action for the last weekend of the season.
How can you follow the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix live?
All the latest news from the Yas Marina circuit can be found on the BRAND In English website. We will be covering all the events and on Saturday we will have a live blog about the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifiers and on Sunday we will have a blog about the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race.