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Formula 1 2026 ยท Round 23
Formula 1 2026Round 23 ยท Practice 1
Time confirmed(Dec 4, 09:30 UTC)

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Practice 1

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2026 Drivers & Teams

#DriverTeamPts
1
MercedesMercedes
380
2
Red BullRed Bull
261
3
FerrariFerrari
259
4
MercedesMercedes
250
5
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Monegasque
FerrariFerrari
245
6
McLarenMcLaren
221
7
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
Australian
McLarenMcLaren
144
8
Red BullRed Bull
107
9
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
New Zealander
RB F1 TeamRB F1 Team
83
10
Alpine F1 TeamAlpine F1 Team
42

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Frequently asked questions

When is Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Practice 1?
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Practice 1 is scheduled to start on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 09:30 UTC.
What competition is Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Practice 1 in?
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Practice 1 is part of the Formula 1 2026.
How long until Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Practice 1 starts?
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Practice 1 starts on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 09:30 UTC. The countdown at the top of the page shows the time left, live.

Local start times

New York (EST)Fri, Dec 4, 04:30
Los Angeles (PST)Fri, Dec 4, 01:30
United Kingdom (GMT)Fri, Dec 4, 09:30
Central Europe (GMT+1)Fri, Dec 4, 10:30
India (GMT+5:30)Fri, Dec 4, 15:00
Japan (GMT+9)Fri, Dec 4, 18:30
Sydney (GMT+11)Fri, Dec 4, 20:30
Brazil (GMT-3)Fri, Dec 4, 06:30