F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2025: Updated schedule & start time in India, UK, USA & more

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Published at :December 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Modified at :December 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM

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Max Verstappen will seek his fifth title at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025.

The 2025 Formula 1 season is heading toward its final chapter at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The final race is set to unfold this weekend (December 7), where a three-way battle for the title will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit.

Defending champion Max Verstappen will be chasing his fifth title, but to achieve that, he must not only win the race but also prevent his rival Lando Norris from finishing on the podium.

Norris of McLaren leads the standings with 408 points and needs only a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place finish to secure the championship and complete McLaren’s dream season, as the team has already claimed the Constructors’ Championship.

McLaren’s hopes are also supported by Oscar Piastri, who remains in title contention. He currently sits third in the standings with 492 points, just four points behind Verstappen (496).

One. To. Go.25 points are up for grabs in Abu Dhabi 👀#F1 pic.twitter.com/OUPKSOolNS
— Formula 1 (@F1) December 1, 2025

The season saw complete domination by the Papaya squad, but it also delivered one of the most shocking and brilliant comebacks in the history of the sport. Red Bull ace Max Verstappen, who was once trailing Oscar Piastri by 104 points, has now surged ahead of him and recorded the same number of wins (7) as the two McLaren drivers.

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The only other driver to secure victories this season was George Russell of Mercedes. He currently sits fourth in the standings with 309 points and is on course to comfortably finish the season inside the top five.

As always, Abu Dhabi is expected to deliver hot and dry conditions, and the 58-lap race is set to feature a thrilling finale. Check the timings and schedule below.

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 Schedule and Timings:

Formula 1 Abu Dhabi GP F1 — (Courtesy: F1)

Event	Date	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time
		India (IST)	USA (ET/UTC-5)	UK (GMT/UTC+0)	Australia (AEDT)	Local Time (GST/UTC+4)
Free Practice 2	December 5	15:00 – 16:00	04:30 – 05:30	09:30 – 10:30	22:30 – 23:30	13:30 – 14:30
Free Practise 2	December 5	18:30 – 19:30	08:00 – 09:00	13:00 – 14:00	02:00 – 03:00	17:00 – 18:00
Free Practice 3	December 6	16:00 – 17:00	05:30 – 06:30	10:30 – 11:30	21:30 – 22:30	14:30 – 15:30
Qualifying	December 6	19:30 – 20:30	09:00 – 10:00	14:00 – 15:00	01:00 – 02:00	18:00 – 19:00
Race	December 7	18:30	08:00	13:00	22:00	17:00

When is the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

The final race of the 2025 Formula 1 season will be held on December 7, 2025, at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

What does Max Verstappen need to win the championship?

To claim his fifth world title, Verstappen must win the race and ensure Lando Norris finishes outside the podium.

What result does Lando Norris need to secure the title?

Norris only needs to finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd to clinch his maiden championship, regardless of what his rivals do.

Can Oscar Piastri still win the championship?

Yes. Piastri remains in contention. A win combined with lower finishes for both Norris and Verstappen could make him world champion.

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Uzma Fatima

Uzma Fatima is a passionate sports journalist who believes every match has a story waiting to be told. Whether it's the grace of Olympic champions, the grit of tennis and badminton battles, or the drama of cricket’s highs and heartbreaks — she loves capturing the emotion behind the action. Off the field, she’s a Formula 1 enthusiast who never misses a race weekend.