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Formula 1 2026 ยท Round 23
Formula 1 2026Round 23 ยท Qualifying
Time confirmed(Dec 5, 14:00 UTC)

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Qualifying

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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€” Qualifying?
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Qualifying is scheduled to start on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
What competition is Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Qualifying in?
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Qualifying is part of the Formula 1 2026.
How long until Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Qualifying starts?
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix โ€” Qualifying starts on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 14:00 UTC. The countdown at the top of the page shows the time left, live.

Local start times

New York (EST)Sat, Dec 5, 09:00
Los Angeles (PST)Sat, Dec 5, 06:00
United Kingdom (GMT)Sat, Dec 5, 14:00
Central Europe (GMT+1)Sat, Dec 5, 15:00
India (GMT+5:30)Sat, Dec 5, 19:30
Japan (GMT+9)Sat, Dec 5, 23:00
Sydney (GMT+11)Sun, Dec 6, 01:00
Brazil (GMT-3)Sat, Dec 5, 11:00