The final act of the 2025 season of Formula 1 The final will take place on Sunday, December 7th in Abu Dhabi. For the first time since 2021, the title will once again be decided in the United Arab Emirates. Since 2010, three drivers have never before been in contention for the championship heading into the season finale. Fifteen years ago, Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel et Lewis Hamilton they were vying for the Drivers' trophy, which was ultimately won by the German.
On the eve of this final race, 12 points separate Max Verstappen of the championship leader Lando NorrisA significant gap that the Dutchman will aim to close on the track. While Norris still holds the mathematical advantage, Verstappen will benefit from his pole position secured in qualifying on Saturday at Yas Marina. Starting from the front of the grid, the Dutchman will attempt to clinch a fifth world title while the other drivers McLaren will try to insert themselves to influence the title of Papaya.
Join us at 13:00 PM (French time) to follow the conclusion of a thrilling season, with live text commentary on AUTOhebdo.fr. The Grand Prix will start at 14:00 PM.
A few hours earlier, the Formula 2 will offer a taste of the spectacle with its second race of the weekend and final race of the season. The first, with a reverse grid start, was notably won by Arvid Lindblad, concluding his F2 participation in style before joining the big leagues with Racing Bulls.
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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)
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🕒 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule and TV channels
Formula 1
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 24e some
Sunday December 7
14h - Grand Prix (Canal+)
Formula 2
Abu Dhabi, 14nd round
Sunday December 7
10h05 - Main 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
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