Abu Dhabi F1 Tickets

History of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been part of the Formula One World Championship since 2009 and is hosted at the Yas Marina Island near the United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is scheduled to be on the F1 calendar until 2030 at the earliest. It’s been the season finale Grand Prix in 2009, 2010 and consecutively since 2014. As a result, Abu Dhabi is familiar with seeing the crowning of world champions: notably Sebastian Vettel in 2010, Nico Rosberg in 2016 and Max Verstappen in 2021.

Abu Dhabi is a technical and fast circuit which has the potential to wrap up exciting world championships, so tickets sell out most years. To give yourself the chance to witness the crowning of a Formula One world champion, secure your tickets to the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix today from Fanatix.

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Information

2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Schedule

The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix runs from December 4-6. Times provided are local:

• Friday 4th 13:30-14:30: Practice 1
• Friday 4th 17:00-18:00: Practice 2
• Saturday 5th 14:30-15:30: Practice 3
• Saturday 5th 18:00-19:00: Qualifying
• Sunday 6th 17:00: Race

Previous Winners

2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Summary

Lando Norris secured his maiden World Championship with a composed drive to P3 at Yas Marina, winning the title by just two points. Max Verstappen converted pole position into a dominant victory, but it wasn’t enough to overturn Norris’s points lead. Oscar Piastri finished P2 after an aggressive opening lap, playing a strategic supporting role to ensure McLaren secured their second consecutive Constructors’ title. The race’s tensest moment occurred when Norris battled Yuki Tsunoda; the Japanese driver defended aggressively on behalf of Red Bull, but Norris cleared him without incident. Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap for Ferrari in P4, while rookie Kimi Antonelli finished P7 to cap off a strong debut season.

Repeat winners

5 – Max Verstappen (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
5 – Lewis Hamilton (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019)
3 – Sebastian Vettel (2009, 2010, 2013)

Circuit information

Location: Yas Central – Yas Leisure Dr – Yas Island – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Surface: Asphalt
Length: 5.281 km (3.281 miles)
Turns: 16
Direction: Anti-clockwise
Capacity: 60,000

Best grandstands at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Main Grandstand

• Pit lane, start/finish line and podium celebrations are visible
• Reserved seating, TV access and fully covered grandstands for all weather conditions
• Higher-priced option, but one for those who enjoy the race start and pit lane action

West Grandstand

• Overlooks Turns 8 and 9, the fast DRS zone and the back straight
• Seats are reserved and fully covered from extreme weather
• Large TV screens allow fans to follow the race across the entire lap
• High price but a great location and a hotspot for witnessing overtaking

North Grandstand

• Views of the famous Turn 5 hairpin, where it was all decided in 2021 for Hamilton and Verstappen
• An overtaking hotspot and a great place to view DRS activations and high-acceleration
• Lower pricing than West and Main Grandstands, making this a great bang for buck option for most fans

Travelling to Abu Dhabi

Key information

• Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) or Dubai International Airport (DXB) will be your entry point for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
• AUH is 10 km from the circuit
• DXB is 95 km from the circuit but can have more affordable flight options
• Parking is available at the local Yas Mall and driving is possible

Bus

• Routes 190 and 102 run between Abu Dhabi Bus Station and Yas Island and cost as little as USD 1 each way with a Hafilat card (travel card)
• Shuttle buses are free for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders and offer frequent stops around the circuit

Taxi

• A taxi from AUH will cost approximately USD 30 and take 10 minutes (these are complimentary for guests staying at Yas Island hotels)
• A taxi from DXB costs around USD 75 and takes about 90 minutes