About Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024
The Abu Dhabi GP was one of the most exciting races of the season in recent years. The Formula 1 community is still not over the effects of the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP where Max Verstappen won his first Formula 1 world championship. The race management signed a 10-year contract in 2021. According to the agreement, the Abu Dhabi GP holds the right to host the final race of the Formula 1 season. The event also introduced some changes which include a podium layout similar to the elevated layout at Monza. The Abu Dhabi GP was the first ever night-day race in the Formula 1 calendar when it was introduced.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is known for its exciting last-lap thrillers and driver battles, incuding fights for championships. The 2021 championship battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen was a prime example of the last-lap shenanigans the race can pull off. It has also witnessed legendary battles between Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel during the latter's title-winning years. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is one of the most awaited races on the Formula 1 calendar.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix History
The first Abu Dhabi GP was held in November 2009. Sebastian Vettel beat his teammate Mark Webber to clinch victory. The race was the season-ender as Jenson Button had already clinched the drivers' championship. Max Verstappen won the 2023 Abu Dhabi GP on his way to a record-breaking season in the rocketship of Red Bull. Verstappen had already won the drivers' championship by then.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 Schedule
The Abu Dhabi GP in 2024 will be held on December 8. The Formula 1 site has released timings regarding the schedule of the race. The event qualifying will take place on Saturday, December 7, from 6:00 PM, local time. The final race of the 2024 Formula 1 calendar will take place on Sunday, December 8, from 5:00 PM, track time, transitioning with a day-night schedule during the race. The Abu Dhabi GP will be a 58 lap event spanning over 306.183 km.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 Venue
The Abu Dhabi GP will be held at the Yas Marina Circuit on the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Yas Marina Circuit is a 5.281 km long track. It is one of the faster tracks on the calendar featuring 16 turns and two DRS zones along the long straights. The Yas Marina Circuit features an anti-clockwise racing layout. The track's lap record is held by Max Verstappen, who set a time of 1:26.103 in 2021 during his title-winning charge.
Drivers with the most wins in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The driver with the most wins at the Abu Dhabi GP is Lewis Hamilton (five). Max Verstappen is following behind closely with four victories.
Red Bull Racing and Mercedes have been the sole winners of the race ever since its introduction to the Formula 1 calendar. Red Bull edges out Mercedes with one victory claiming the top spot with seven wins.
Where to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024?
The Formula 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 will be broadcast on different channels worldwide, according to Formula 1's official website. Here is a list of broadcasters in different countries:
| Country | Channel |
| Africa | SuperSport |
| Australia | Fox Sports Foxtel Kayo Network Ten |
| USA | ESPN |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports C4 |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland |
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race timings for different time zones
| Greenwich Mean Time | Pacific Standard Time | Indian Standard Time | Japanese Time | Arabian Standard Time | |
| Qualifying | 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Race | 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
FAQ's On Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024
A. The Formula 1 race in Abu Dhabi will be held on December 8th, 2024.
A. The 2021 Abu Dhabi GP was controversial due to the incorrect application of the Formula 1 rulebook by the race director Michael Masi.
A. No, Abu Dhabi is a different city away from Dubai.
A. The Abu Dhabi GP is a day-night race transitioning during the race.
A. A Formula 1 race is generally 90 minutes to 120 minutes but it may be extended or shortened depending on race conditions.
