Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ⋅ 2024 Schedule
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Abu Dhabi GP Schedule 2024: Formula 1
Track Schedule
F1 track action starts on Friday at Yas Marina with two, 1-hour free practice sessions (FP1 & FP2) for teams to find the perfect setup.
Free practice 3 (FP3) takes place on Saturday afternoon, building up to qualifying; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
| Friday | First Practice | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| Second Practice | 17:00 - 18:00 | |
| Saturday | Third Practice | 14:30 - 15:30 |
| Qualifying | 18:00 - 19:00 | |
| Sunday | Grand Prix (58 laps or 120 minutes)* | 17:00 - 19:00 |
*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.
Pitstop Practice
Spectators with a view of the pits try not to blink. This is where pit crews hone their skills for the 2-second tyre change.
Pitstop Practice at the Abu Dhabi GP is from 13:00 – 13:30 on Saturday.
Track Parade
This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. 2 hours before lights out, drivers warm-up for the race by waving at fans and answering questions. Last chance photo op before the helmets go on.
The driver’s parade at the Abu Dhabi GP is from 15:00 – 15:30 on Sunday.
Abu Dhabi GP Schedule 2024: Support Races
Formula 2
A good chance to see the star drivers of the future. F2, the feeder series to F1 has seen many well-known names pass through its ranks. The single-seater cars have an identical chassis, engine and tyres which means it’s all about driver skill and the racing is close.
On Friday the F2 action starts with a 45-minute practice session in the morning and a 30-minute qualifying in the afternoon. The Sprint Race is on Saturday and the Feature Race on Sunday.
Formula 4 UAE Championship
The UAE FIA-sanctioned F4 championship – a single-seater series that’s usually the next step after karting for F1 hopefuls.
F4 is scheduled for a 45-minute practice session on Friday and a 30-minute qualifying later in the day. Saturday and Sunday each see one race lasting about 25 minutes.
F1 Academy
F1 Academy is an all-female racing series that aims to popularise motorsports for women and girls and to provide a launchpad for higher tiers of motorsport, including ultimately, F1. The emphasis is on driver skill so all cars use an identical chassis and engine.
Action gets underway on Thursday with practice and qualifying. A 30 minute race takes place on Friday and Saturday afternoon.
Yas Marina Gate Opening Times
| Friday | 09:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 |
Full Timetable for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Weekend
| FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 4 UAE | Practice Session | 08:30 - 09:15 |
| F1 Academy | Practice Session | 09:50 - 10:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 11:05 - 11:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 12:00 - 12:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:30 - 13:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 15:00 - 15:30 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 15:30 - 16:30 |
| Promoter Activity | Al Fursan Air Display | 16:00 - 16:20 |
| FIA Formula 4 UAE | Qualifying Session | 16:00 - 16:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 16:30 - 17:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| F1 Academy | Qualifying Session | 18:35 - 19:05 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 19:20 - 20:20 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 19:40 - 20:10 |
| SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 4 UAE | First Race (25 Mins +1 Lap) | 12:20 - 12:50 |
| Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 13:00 - 14:00 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 13:30 - 14:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 14:30 - 15:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 16:15 - 17:05 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 17:25 - 17:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 18:00 - 19:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| F1 Academy | First Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 20:15 - 20:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 21:00 - 21:45 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 21:00 - 21:45 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Pit Lane Walk & Trophy Photo | 21:45 - 22:45 |
| SUNDAY 8th DECEMBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 4 UAE | Second Race (25 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:55 - 10:25 |
| F1 Academy | Second Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:25 - 12:00 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:15 - 12:45 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (33 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 13:25 - 14:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 14:45 - 15:45 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 15:00 - 15:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 15:30 - 16:00 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 16:44 - 16:46 |
| Promoter Activity | Air Display - Etihad & Fly Past | 16:46 - 16:48 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (58 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 17:00 - 19:00 |
All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.
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