Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina: Circuit Guide, History and Records

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix brings the 2026 Formula 1 season to a close at Yas Marina Circuit from Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December 2026. The race begins in the late afternoon and finishes beneath the circuit’s floodlights, creating the distinctive sunset-to-night spectacle that has become closely associated with Formula 1’s season finale.

Yas Marina combines two long straights and major braking zones with a high-speed opening sector, a banked sweeping corner and a technical final section surrounding the marina and the illuminated Yas Hotel. The circuit rewards aerodynamic efficiency, traction and braking stability while placing substantial importance on track position and qualifying performance.

The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is scheduled as Round 23 of the revised Formula 1 World Championship calendar. It follows the conventional weekend format, with three practice sessions, qualifying on Saturday evening and the 58-lap Grand Prix beginning at 17:00 local time on Sunday.

The event has repeatedly decided Formula 1 championships, including the dramatic title conclusions of 2010, 2014, 2016, 2021 and 2025. The 2026 race may again determine the final positions in the Drivers’ and Constructors’ standings.

Ferrari has secured numerous podiums at Yas Marina but has never won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc finished fourth in 2025, while Lewis Hamilton recovered from 16th on the grid to finish eighth.

Follow the latest Ferrari news, technical analysis and results from the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at a glance

2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule

The weekend follows the traditional Formula 1 format. Two practice sessions take place on Friday, followed by final practice and qualifying on Saturday and the season-ending Grand Prix on Sunday.

All sessions are shown in local Abu Dhabi time and remain subject to timetable changes by Formula 1, the FIA or the event organiser.

You can also consult the complete 2026 Formula 1 schedule and race results, the latest Formula 1 driver standings and the current constructor standings.

Why Abu Dhabi is Round 23 of the revised 2026 season

The original 2026 calendar included 24 Grands Prix, with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia scheduled during April. However, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was subsequently called off.

The Bahrain Grand Prix was preserved through an exceptional agreement under which the event moved to Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia and was rescheduled for 2–4 October.

The rest of the calendar remained unchanged, meaning Abu Dhabi continues to host the season finale on 4–6 December. With the relocated Bahrain event included and Saudi Arabia no longer taking place, Yas Marina becomes the 23rd and final Grand Prix of the season.

Why the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix starts before sunset

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix begins during the late afternoon before the sun has fully disappeared. As the race develops, natural daylight gradually gives way to the circuit’s floodlighting system.

This transition creates a distinctive visual identity and allows the podium celebrations to take place beneath the lights after sunset. The changing conditions also have a technical effect. Track temperatures normally fall during the race, which can alter tyre behaviour, grip and the balance of the car.

Drivers may experience stronger grip during the opening stint when the asphalt is warmer, followed by more difficult tyre preparation after a later pit stop as temperatures decrease. Formula 1 teams therefore place particular value on Friday’s second practice session. It begins at the same local time as the Grand Prix and provides the most representative information about track temperature, tyre behaviour and visibility.

Why Abu Dhabi regularly hosts the Formula 1 finale

Yas Marina hosted the final race of the championship during its inaugural season in 2009 and again in 2010. After three editions in other positions on the calendar, Abu Dhabi returned to the closing slot in 2014. The circuit has hosted every Formula 1 season finale since then. Its floodlit setting, modern infrastructure, large hospitality facilities and location on Yas Island make it well suited to the championship’s closing celebrations.

The timing has also produced several decisive championship moments. Drivers have arrived in Abu Dhabi with the title unresolved on multiple occasions, placing additional pressure on qualifying, strategy and reliability.

Even when the Drivers’ Championship has already been decided, Abu Dhabi can settle positions in the Constructors’ standings and influence prize money, development allocations and the final assessment of each team’s season.

What happened at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen won the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from pole position, but Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 World Championship by finishing third.

Three drivers entered the season finale with a mathematical chance of winning the title. Verstappen started from pole ahead of Norris and Oscar Piastri, with Norris knowing that a top-three finish would guarantee the championship.

Piastri passed his McLaren teammate during the opening lap and finished second, 12.594 seconds behind Verstappen. Norris completed the podium in third and secured the Drivers’ Championship by two points over Verstappen.

Charles Leclerc qualified fifth and finished fourth for Ferrari. He remained close enough to the leading group to take advantage of any problem but completed the race 23.279 seconds behind Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton endured a difficult qualifying session and was eliminated in Q1. Starting 16th, he recovered eight positions to finish eighth and score four points in the second Ferrari.

2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying

2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix result

Recent Abu Dhabi Grand Prix winners

Yas Marina Circuit information

What makes Yas Marina Circuit unique?

Yas Marina Circuit was developed as a central part of the Yas Island tourism and entertainment project. The venue sits close to hotels, a marina, concert facilities, theme parks and other major attractions. The circuit is visually dominated by the illuminated Yas Hotel, which spans part of the final sector. Formula 1 cars pass beneath the hotel structure before completing the lap.

The layout contains several different technical challenges. The opening sector includes fast direction changes, while the middle portion features slow corners followed by two important straights and heavy braking zones.

The final sector runs around the marina and hotel complex. It requires accurate placement, strong traction and confidence when running close to the barriers. The circuit also features a distinctive pit-lane exit that passes through a tunnel beneath the track. Drivers leaving the pits must negotiate the narrow tunnel before rejoining the circuit.

Although Yas Marina is a permanent racing facility, parts of the final sector have a street-circuit character because of the nearby walls and limited margin for error.

The 2021 Yas Marina circuit changes

The original Yas Marina layout measured 5.554 kilometres and contained 21 corners. It was frequently criticised for producing processional races and making it difficult for drivers to follow one another closely. Three major areas were redesigned before the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The opening chicane in front of the hairpin was removed, creating a faster approach to a wider Turn 5.

The slow sequence that had previously followed the second straight was replaced by the long and gently banked Turn 9. This increased cornering speed and allowed drivers to use several possible lines.

The final sector surrounding the hotel was opened and simplified. Several corners became faster, improving the flow and reducing the time drivers spent in slow, closely spaced turns.

The changes shortened the circuit to 5.281 kilometres and reduced the number of corners from 21 to 16.

Lap times became substantially faster, while the revised layout created more opportunities for drivers to remain close to the car ahead and attack in the main braking zones.

A lap of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit

Start-finish straight and Turn 1

The lap begins on the start-finish straight beside the main grandstand. Drivers brake for Turn 1, a medium-speed left-hander that begins the anti-clockwise lap.

The corner is faster than many first turns and requires confidence on the brakes. Drivers need to position the car accurately because the exit immediately leads into the high-speed opening sequence.

On the opening lap, the field can run side by side through Turn 1. However, the racing line narrows rapidly and contact remains possible when several cars attempt to occupy the same space.

Turns 2, 3 and 4

Turns 2, 3 and 4 form the fastest direction-changing sequence at Yas Marina. Formula 1 cars negotiate the corners at high speed while the driver progressively prepares for the braking zone at Turn 5. Aerodynamic balance is particularly important. A car with insufficient front grip may drift away from the ideal line, while rear instability can force the driver to lift the throttle.

The sequence also tests ride-height control and the car’s response over kerbs. An error through the first corner can compromise the remainder of the section.

Turn 5 hairpin

Turn 5 is a slow left-hand hairpin and one of the most important corners on the lap. It was widened and simplified when the circuit was redesigned in 2021. Drivers brake heavily after the fast opening sector and attempt to rotate the car without locking the front tyres.

Traction on exit is critical because Turn 5 begins the circuit’s longest straight. Even a small amount of wheelspin can cost speed throughout the following 1.2 kilometres.

The width of the corner allows several possible lines. Drivers may attempt an overtake under braking or use a wider entry to maximise acceleration.

The 1.2-kilometre straight

The longest straight runs between Turns 5 and 6 and provides one of the strongest overtaking opportunities at Yas Marina. Drivers can use the slipstream and DRS before braking from high speed. A car with efficient energy deployment and low drag gains a substantial advantage along this section.

The driver ahead must decide whether to defend the inside line or preserve a faster route through the corner sequence that follows.

Turns 6 and 7

Drivers brake heavily for the left-right sequence of Turns 6 and 7. The first part provides an overtaking opportunity, while the second determines acceleration onto the next straight. A late attack can force both cars away from the ideal line and create an opportunity for a switchback.

The kerbs must be managed carefully because an aggressive approach can destabilise the car and reduce traction.

The second straight and Turn 9

The second major acceleration zone gives a driver who lost position at Turns 6 and 7 an immediate opportunity to respond. The cars then approach Turn 9, the broad banked left-hander introduced during the 2021 redesign.

Turn 9 can support several lines and allows the cars to carry significantly more speed than the slower corner sequence it replaced.

Drivers need a stable aerodynamic platform because the car remains under sustained lateral load. Following another car can reduce front grip, particularly during the middle of the corner.

Turns 10 and 11

After Turn 9, drivers accelerate towards the tighter section beginning with Turns 10 and 11.

The car must remain stable as the driver brakes with lateral load still present. A front-wheel lock-up or rear slide can force the car away from the correct line for Turn 12.

This section begins the transition from the faster middle sector into the marina and hotel portion of the circuit.

Turns 12 to 15 and the hotel section

The cars pass through the technical final sector surrounding the Yas Hotel. The barriers and architectural structures create a more enclosed environment than the open parts of the circuit. The corners were widened and reprofiled before the 2021 Grand Prix, allowing drivers to maintain greater speed and follow more closely.

Accurate placement remains essential. Running wide can place the car close to the barriers or compromise the next corner.

Rear traction is important because several short acceleration zones follow one another. Drivers who overheat the rear tyres may struggle to apply power cleanly.

Turn 16 and the finish line

Turn 16 is the final right-hand corner and leads directly onto the start-finish straight.

Drivers need to avoid understeer while applying the throttle early enough to maximise speed towards Turn 1.

The pit-lane entrance is approached during the final sector, while cars remaining on track continue towards the last corner and the finish line.

Yas Marina setup and technical demands

Yas Marina generally requires a medium-downforce aerodynamic configuration. Teams need sufficient grip for the fast opening sector, banked Turn 9 and technical final section without creating excessive drag on the two long straights. Aerodynamic efficiency is therefore particularly valuable. A car that produces downforce with limited drag can remain competitive through the corners while defending or attacking along the straights.

Strong front-end response helps drivers through Turns 2, 3 and 4 and the tighter final sector. Understeer can create cumulative time loss because several corners are linked together. Rear traction is crucial at Turn 5 and after the slower corners. A poor exit from the hairpin reduces speed throughout the longest straight, while wheelspin can overheat the rear tyres.

Braking stability is another major priority. Turns 5 and 6 require substantial deceleration, while drivers approach several other corners with lateral load still acting on the car. The track is relatively smooth, allowing teams to run lower ride heights than at bumpier circuits. However, kerb use, floor wear and the 2026 car characteristics still require careful monitoring.

The transition from daylight to darkness complicates setup work. Cooling conditions, tyre temperatures and aerodynamic performance can all change as the air and asphalt become cooler.

Explore our Ferrari technical analysis archive for updates on the SF-26 wing configuration, floor performance, braking, tyre behaviour and setup during the Abu Dhabi weekend.

Tyres and strategy at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The relatively smooth Yas Marina surface normally allows teams to consider a one-stop strategy, although tyre compounds, temperatures and Safety Car timing can make two stops competitive. Rear-tyre management is important because the lap contains several traction zones. Drivers who accelerate too aggressively from Turn 5 or the final-sector corners may create wheelspin and thermal degradation.

The front tyres experience greater stress through the high-speed opening sequence and Turn 9. A car suffering from understeer may damage the front tyres and lose performance during a longer stint. Falling track temperatures can make the undercut less predictable. Fresh tyres may initially require time to reach their operating window, particularly during the later part of the race.

The overcut can become effective when the existing tyres remain consistent and the driver has clear air. Staying out too long, however, creates the risk of losing position to a rival whose new tyres have already warmed up.

The long pit lane creates a meaningful time loss, encouraging teams to avoid unnecessary stops. A Virtual Safety Car or Safety Car can significantly reduce that disadvantage.

Track position remains valuable because the final sector can make close following difficult. Drivers normally focus their overtaking attempts on the two major braking zones after the long straights.

Why qualifying matters so much at Yas Marina

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has developed a particularly strong relationship between pole position and race victory. Every edition from 2015 through 2025 was won by the driver who started from pole. That sequence demonstrates the importance of controlling the race from the front and avoiding traffic.

A leading driver can manage tyre temperatures, energy deployment and the timing of the pit stop without being affected by turbulent air. The two long straights create overtaking opportunities, but passing a similarly matched car can still be difficult. A driver may approach closely under braking but lose front grip through the corners that follow.

Qualifying also takes place at 18:00, after sunset and under conditions similar to the later part of the race. Drivers need to build tyre temperature at the correct moment while avoiding traffic during the final qualifying attempts.

History of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Plans for Yas Marina Circuit formed part of the wider development of Yas Island as an international tourism, entertainment and sporting destination.

Construction of the circuit began in 2007. The venue was completed in time to host the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November 2009.

The project was designed by Hermann Tilke and included the marina, hotel section, permanent pit complex and distinctive underground pit-lane exit.

Sebastian Vettel wins the inaugural race

Sebastian Vettel won the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Red Bull in 2009. His teammate Mark Webber finished second, with Jenson Button completing the podium after already securing the World Championship.

The result gave Red Bull a one-two finish during the final race of the season and established Vettel as the circuit’s first winner.

Abu Dhabi decides its first title in 2010

The 2010 finale began with four drivers still mathematically capable of becoming World Champion: Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton. Alonso entered the race leading the standings and started third for Ferrari. An early strategic pit stop placed him behind Vitaly Petrov’s Renault.

Alonso was unable to overtake and finished seventh. Vettel won the race and became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion at that time.

Kimi Räikkönen wins in 2012

Kimi Räikkönen won the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Lotus after taking the lead during the opening lap. The Finnish driver resisted pressure from Fernando Alonso during the closing stages and delivered the first victory of his Formula 1 comeback.

The race became especially memorable for Räikkönen’s direct radio messages as his team attempted to provide instructions from the pit wall.

Double points decide the 2014 championship

The 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix awarded double points in an experiment used only for that season finale. Lewis Hamilton arrived fighting Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg for the championship. Hamilton took the lead at the start and won the race, while technical problems left Rosberg outside the points.

The victory secured Hamilton’s second Formula 1 World Championship.

Nico Rosberg becomes champion in 2016

Hamilton and Rosberg again arrived at Abu Dhabi fighting for the championship in 2016. Hamilton won from pole position and used a controlled pace during the closing laps, allowing other drivers to approach Rosberg.

Rosberg remained second, which was enough to secure the title by five points. He announced his retirement from Formula 1 several days later.

The controversial 2021 finale

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen entered the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix level on points. Hamilton led most of the race, but a late accident for Nicholas Latifi triggered a Safety Car. Verstappen stopped for fresh soft tyres, while Hamilton remained on track.

The handling of the restart became one of the most controversial decisions in Formula 1 history. A one-lap race resumed, and Verstappen passed Hamilton to win the race and the World Championship.

The FIA subsequently reviewed the procedures surrounding Safety Car restarts and introduced changes to race-control operations.

Sebastian Vettel completes his final race in 2022

Sebastian Vettel contested the final Grand Prix of his Formula 1 career at Yas Marina in 2022.

The four-time World Champion finished tenth for Aston Martin, scoring one point during an emotional farewell weekend.

Charles Leclerc finished second and secured the runner-up position in the Drivers’ Championship ahead of Sergio Perez.

McLaren defeats Ferrari in 2024

The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix decided the Constructors’ Championship between McLaren and Ferrari.

Lando Norris won from pole position and secured McLaren’s first Constructors’ title since 1998.

Carlos Sainz finished second and Charles Leclerc recovered from 19th on the grid to finish third. Ferrari’s double podium was not enough to overcome McLaren in the standings.

Lando Norris becomes World Champion in 2025

The Drivers’ Championship reached the final race with Norris, Verstappen and Piastri still in contention.

Verstappen won from pole, but Norris finished third and secured his first Formula 1 World Championship by two points.

The finale ended Verstappen’s four-year reign as champion and delivered McLaren its first Drivers’ title since Lewis Hamilton’s success in 2008.

Ferrari’s history at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Ferrari has never won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix or secured pole position at Yas Marina, although the Scuderia has recorded 12 podium finishes.

Ferrari loses the 2010 championship

Fernando Alonso arrived at the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix leading the Drivers’ Championship. Ferrari responded to Mark Webber’s early pit stop by bringing Alonso in, but the strategy placed him behind Vitaly Petrov.

The Renault’s straight-line speed prevented Alonso from passing, and his seventh-place finish allowed Sebastian Vettel to secure the championship.

Fernando Alonso finishes second twice

Alonso delivered Ferrari’s first Yas Marina podium by finishing second in 2011.

He repeated the result in 2012 after starting seventh. Alonso closed on Kimi Räikkönen during the final laps but was unable to challenge for the lead.

Sebastian Vettel records three consecutive podiums

Sebastian Vettel finished third for Ferrari in 2016 and 2017 before improving to second in 2018.

His 2018 podium came during the final race of Kimi Räikkönen’s second period with Ferrari.

Charles Leclerc takes Ferrari’s first podium of the current era

Charles Leclerc finished third at Yas Marina in 2019, completing his first season as a Ferrari driver with another podium.

The result followed a campaign in which he had already delivered two victories and seven pole positions for the Scuderia.

Carlos Sainz finishes third in 2021

Carlos Sainz completed his first Ferrari season with third place during the dramatic 2021 finale.

The result moved Sainz ahead of Leclerc and Lando Norris to fifth in the final Drivers’ Championship standings.

Charles Leclerc defeats Sergio Perez in 2022

Leclerc and Perez entered the final race level on points in their battle for second place in the Drivers’ Championship.

Ferrari committed Leclerc to a one-stop strategy. He managed his tyres and resisted Perez during the closing stages to finish second.

The result secured the championship runner-up position for Leclerc and represented Ferrari’s strongest Yas Marina finish since 2018.

Leclerc attempts to influence the Constructors’ battle in 2023

Charles Leclerc finished second in 2023 while Ferrari fought Mercedes for second place in the Constructors’ Championship.

During the closing laps, Leclerc allowed Sergio Perez to move ahead temporarily in an attempt to help the Red Bull driver build enough of a gap to George Russell after a time penalty.

The plan did not succeed, and Mercedes retained second place in the championship by three points.

Ferrari scores a double podium in 2024

Carlos Sainz finished second during his final race for Ferrari, while Charles Leclerc recovered from 19th to third.

Leclerc’s gain of 16 positions was the largest recovery of his Formula 1 career at that point.

Despite placing both cars on the podium, Ferrari finished 14 points behind McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship.

Leclerc leads Ferrari home in 2025

Charles Leclerc finished fourth after starting fifth during the 2025 title-deciding race.

Lewis Hamilton recovered from 16th to eighth, but Ferrari remained outside the podium positions for the first time at Yas Marina since 2020.

Ferrari continues its search for a first Abu Dhabi victory

Yas Marina remains one of the few long-established Formula 1 venues where Ferrari has never won.

The 2026 finale gives Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton another opportunity to end that record and close the season with a victory for the Scuderia.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix records and statistics

• Yas Marina Circuit construction began: 2007.
• First Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: 2009.
• First winner: Sebastian Vettel for Red Bull.
• Current layout introduced: 2021.
• Current circuit length: 5.281 kilometres.
• Number of corners: 16.
• Race laps: 58.
• Race distance: 306.183 kilometres.
• Official race lap record: Kevin Magnussen, 1:25.637 for Haas in 2024.
• Fastest qualifying lap: Max Verstappen, 1:22.109 for Red Bull in 2021.
• Most driver victories: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, with five each.
• Most pole positions: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, with five each.
• Most successful constructor: Red Bull, with eight victories.
• Mercedes victories: six.
• McLaren victories: two.
• Ferrari victories: none.
• Ferrari podium finishes: 12.
• Best Ferrari result: second place.
• Most recent Ferrari podiums: Carlos Sainz second and Charles Leclerc third in 2024.
• Most recent winner: Max Verstappen in 2025.
• Consecutive wins from pole: 11 editions from 2015 through 2025.
• Season finale continuously since: 2014.

Frequently asked questions about the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

When is the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

The event will take place from Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December 2026. The race is scheduled to begin at 17:00 local Abu Dhabi time on Sunday.

Is Abu Dhabi the final race of the 2026 season?

Yes. Yas Marina hosts Round 23 and the final Grand Prix of the revised 2026 Formula 1 calendar.

Is the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?

No. The event uses the traditional Formula 1 format with three practice sessions, qualifying and the Grand Prix.

Where is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix held?

The race takes place at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

How long is the Yas Marina Circuit?

The current Formula 1 layout measures 5.281 kilometres. The Grand Prix covers 58 laps and a total race distance of 306.183 kilometres.

How many corners does Yas Marina have?

The current circuit contains 16 corners and runs in an anti-clockwise direction.

Why does the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix begin before sunset?

The late-afternoon start allows the race to begin in natural daylight and finish beneath the circuit’s floodlights after sunset.

Why is Friday Practice 2 important?

Practice 2 begins at 17:00, matching the Grand Prix start time. It provides representative information about track temperature, tyre performance and the transition from daylight to darkness.

When was the Yas Marina layout changed?

The circuit was significantly redesigned before the 2021 Grand Prix. The changes reduced its length from 5.554 to 5.281 kilometres and lowered the number of corners from 21 to 16.

What is the longest straight at Yas Marina?

The longest straight measures approximately 1.2 kilometres and runs from the Turn 5 hairpin to the braking zone for Turn 6.

Who has won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix most often?

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen share the record with five victories each.

Which team has won most often in Abu Dhabi?

Red Bull is the most successful constructor with eight Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victories.

Has Ferrari ever won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

No. Ferrari has achieved 12 podium finishes at Yas Marina but has not won the race.

What is Ferrari’s best Abu Dhabi result?

Ferrari drivers have finished second on several occasions, including Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.

Who holds the Yas Marina race lap record?

Kevin Magnussen holds the official race lap record with a 1:25.637 set for Haas during the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

What is the fastest qualifying lap at Yas Marina?

Max Verstappen recorded a 1:22.109 for Red Bull during qualifying for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Which championships have been decided in Abu Dhabi?

The Drivers’ Championship was decided at Yas Marina in 2010, 2014, 2016, 2021 and 2025. The circuit has also settled several Constructors’ Championship battles, including McLaren’s victory over Ferrari in 2024.

Who won the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Sebastian Vettel won the inaugural race for Red Bull in 2009 ahead of Mark Webber and Jenson Button.

What happened during the 2021 Abu Dhabi finale?

A late Safety Car created a one-lap restart. Max Verstappen, using fresh soft tyres, passed Lewis Hamilton to win the race and the World Championship. The restart procedure became the subject of a major FIA review.

Who won the 2025 Formula 1 title in Abu Dhabi?

Lando Norris secured his first Drivers’ Championship by finishing third behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri.

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