Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Saturday's full schedule

The final of the world championship Formula 1 will take place this Sunday, December 7, at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi — and for the first time since 2021, the title will once again be decided in the Emirates.

Three drivers are still in contention for the title: Lando Norris (McLaren), leader with 408 points, Max Verstappen (Red Bull) to 396, and Oscar piastri (McLaren) at 392.
If Norris manages to finish on the podium, he will be crowned champion, regardless of his rivals' results. For Verstappen, the scenario is more demanding: he must win the race and hope that Norris finishes 4th or lower. As for Piastri, he absolutely must win—and rely on a poor performance from Norris (6th or lower).

A three-way battle for the title

This is the first time since 2010 that a final Grand Prix has featured three title contenders — a powerful historical reminder, much like the surprising crowning of Sebastian Vettel in 2010, when there were four of them in the running.

During Friday's free practice sessions in Abu Dhabi, Norris set the fastest times ahead of Verstappen, seemingly confirming that he enters this final round with a strong chance. Mathematically, 25 points are still up for grabs on Sunday — which still offers a margin, even if the advantage clearly remains with the McLaren driver.

In the event of a tie, Norris also has a slight advantage in the number of second places this season — which could matter if Verstappen or Piastri manage to equal his total points, as all three drivers have 7 wins each, the first criterion for separating them in the event of a tie.

Join us at 14pm to follow the first highlight of the weekend, the Qualifying sessions, which you can follow live with text commentary on AUTOhebdo.fr.

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📊 The Yas Marina Circuit (Abu Dhabi) in figures

• First Grand Prix: 2009
• Number of turns: 58
• Length: 5,281 km
• Race distance: 306,183 km
• Turns: 16
• DRS zones: 2
• Lap record: 1:25.637 (Kevin Magussen – Haas - 2024)

🕒 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule and TV channels

Formula 1
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 24^e some

Saturday December 6
11h20 - Free practice 3 (Canal+ Sport)
14h40 - Qualifications (Canal+ Sport)

Formula 2
Abu Dhabi, 14nd round

Saturday December 6
13h05 - Sprint Race (Canal+ Sport)

🏆 The Formula 1 World Championship standings before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 2025 Ranking – Drivers

1) Lando Norris (McLaren) – 408 points
2) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 396 points
3) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 392 points
4) George Russell (Classic Mercedes for sale) – 309 points
5) Charles Leclerc (Classic Ferrari for sale) – 230 points
6) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 152 points
7) Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 150 points
8) Alexander albon (Williams) – 73 points
9) Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 64 points
10) Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 51 points
11) Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 49 points
12) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 48 points
13) Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 41 points
14) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 38 points
15) Yuki tsunoda (Red Bull) – 33 points
16) Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 32 points
17) Lance stroll (Aston Martin) – 32 points
18) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 22 points
19) Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – 19 points
20) Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 0 points
21) Jack Doohan (Alpine) – 0 points

F1 2025 Ranking – Manufacturers

1) 🏆 McLaren – 800 points
2) Mercedes – 459 points
3) Red Bull – 426 points
4) Ferrari – 382 points
5) Williams – 137 points
6) Racing Bulls – 92 points
7) Aston Martin – 80 points
8) Haas – 73 points
9) Sauber – 68 points
10) Alpine - 22 points