Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2027 start time
The 2027 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is round 24 of 24, racing on Sunday, 12 December 2027 at Yas Marina Circuit — a sprint weekend. Formula 1 confirms session start times closer to the race; this page then shows them in your timezone automatically.
Round
24 of 24
Race day
Sunday, 12 December
Weekend
Sprint
Yas Marina Circuit — circuit facts
- Lap length: 5.281 km · Race distance: 58 laps
- First F1 Grand Prix: 2009
- Race lap record: 1:25.637 — Kevin Magnussen (Haas, 2024)
- The venue for the season finale, run as a day-to-night race in Abu Dhabi.
Recent winners at Yas Marina Circuit
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2024 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
About round 24
- Grand Prix: 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, United Arab Emirates
- Circuit: Yas Marina Circuit
- Round 24 of 24 in the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship
- Weekend: 10–12 December 2027 — a sprint weekend
Planning ahead? See the full F1 2027 calendar, the 2027 driver line-up, or how to watch F1 wherever you are. More on the venue: Yas Marina Circuit.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2027 — FAQ
When is the 2027 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
The 2027 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is round 24 of 24, racing on Sunday, 12 December 2027 at Yas Marina Circuit in United Arab Emirates. The race weekend runs 10–12 December 2027.
What time does the 2027 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start?
Formula 1 hasn't published the 2027 session start times yet — they're confirmed a few weeks before the race. This page updates automatically to show the start time converted to your timezone the moment they're released.
Is the 2027 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix a sprint weekend?
Yes. The 2027 Abu Dhabi round is one of the season's 10 sprint weekends, so it adds a sprint race and sprint qualifying to the usual programme.
Who won the most recent Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit?
Max Verstappen won for Red Bull Racing in 2025, the most recent running at Yas Marina Circuit.
Where is the 2027 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix held?
At Yas Marina Circuit in United Arab Emirates. It's round 24 of 24 in the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship.
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2027 calendar last verified Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Source: Official Formula 1 2027 calendar (formula1.com/en/racing/2027, announced 16 September 2026) and the 2027 event pages for Madring, Portimão and Istanbul Park. Race dates and sprint weekends are confirmed; session start times aren’t published yet. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1.