The final race of the Formula 1 2024 season next heads to Yas Island for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will take place on Sunday.
Max Verstappen has already secured his fourth consecutive World Championship title after finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but the constructor's title is still up for the grab.
In the constructors' championship, McLaren-Mercedes is currently in the lead with 640 points, followed by Ferrari on 619 and Red Bull on 581.
Lando Norris will start the race in pole position on Sunday, having clocked 1:22.595 in qualifying. Starting in second place is McLaren-Mercedes' Oscar Piastri, and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will be starting at the
A 10-place penalty was given to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for taking a third energy store of the season; now he is placed at 19th in the starting grid.
The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race is finally here and for all your TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
How to watch F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: TV channel, live stream
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final race of the 2024 Formula 1 season and takes place from the Yas Marina Circuit in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Here's how to watch the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix across North America:
| Region | TV channel | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+, Fubo, Hulu, Sling TV, YouTube TV, F1 TV |
| Canada | TSN (English), RDS / Noovo (French) | TSN Direct |
USA: ESPN is showing qualifying live on TV and while there are several live streaming options, ESPN+ and Fubo are your best bets.
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Canada: Canadian F1 fans can watch English-speaking coverage of qualifying on TSN or stream via TSN Direct, while French speakers can also follow the action on RDS or Noovo.
What time is F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race today?
Today's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix gets underway at 5:00 p.m. local time from the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi – and here's how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, December 8 | 8:00 a.m. ET |
| Central Time | Sunday, December 8 | 7:00 a.m. CT |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, December 8 | 6:00 a.m. MT |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, December 8 | 5:00 a.m. PT |
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver |
| 1 | Lando Norris |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri |
| 3 | Carlos Sainz |
| 4 | Nico Hulkenberg |
| 5 | Max Verstappen |
| 6 | Pierre Gasly |
| 7 | George Russell |
| 8 | Fernando Alonso |
| 9 | Valtteri Bottas |
| 10 | Sergio Perez |
| 11 | Yuki Tsunoda |
| 12 | Liam Lawson |
| 13 | Lance Stroll |
| 14 | Kevin Magnussen |
| 15 | Zhou Guanyu |
| 16 | Lewis Hamilton |
| 17 | Jack Doohan |
| 18 | Alex Albon |
| 19 | Charles Leclerc |
| 20 | Franco Colapinto |
When is the next F1 race after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final race of the 2024 F1 season. The race will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit.
The next Formula 1 race after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be the Australian Grand Prix, scheduled for March 16, 2025 at Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit. This race will mark the beginning of 2025 Formula 1 season.
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