Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 Qualifying: UK Time & Countdown

Qualifying for Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026. Check the date, UK start time, countdown, venue, and confirmed UK viewing notes where available.

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Starts in 90 days16h 44m to go

Event details

Date, UK time and countdown

Qualifying normally sets the Grand Prix grid. This uses a UK planning time for Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 qualifying until Formula 1 confirms the detailed session timetable.

Countdown
Starts in 90 days16h 44m to go
UK planning timeSaturday, 5 December 2026 at 14:00 GMTVenue local timeSaturday, 5 December 2026 at 18:00 GSTUK end timeSaturday, 5 December 2026 at 15:00 GMTVenueYas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesUK TV or streamUK broadcaster: Sky Sports F1 / NOW, Channel 4 highlightsDate statusOfficial scheduleTime statusDate confirmed, start time to be checkedOrganizerFormula 1
Source: Formula 1 official calendar

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