The 2023 F1 season is about to come to an end. With the Abu Dhabi GP scheduled at the Yas Marina circuit this weekend, there are a lot of important storylines that you should be on the lookout for. The important one is the battle between Ferrari and Mercedes for P2 in the constructor’s championship. As it stands now, it is extremely tight between the two teams; Mercedes are slightly ahead of their Maranello counterparts by 4 points. McLaren would also be battling Aston Martin for the honors of P4 in the constructors championship. The gap between these two teams is slightly wider though, with Aston Martin having to overtake a 14-point deficit over a single weekend.
This is not going to be a sprint weekend either. As usual, you can catch the race on ESPN if you’re in the United States, and Sky Sports if you’re in the UK. Of course, F1’s very own F1 TV app will also help you watch the race live, provided you have the pro subscription. After the late-night schedule in Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi is back to the usual timings for fans across the world.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule: 24th to 26th November, 2023
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As this is not a sprint weekend the same routine will be in effect. Two Free practice sessions on Friday, the third and final free practice session on Saturday, followed by the qualifying. The race, of course, will happen on Sunday.
Abu Dhabi has hosted the final race of the season finale for 8 years on the trot now. Of course, over the years, it has seen some interesting finales, with Nico Rosberg and Max Verstappen gaining their first titles here. However, this time, there will be no such title fights for the fans, we will have to suffice with the fight between P2 and P3 in the constructors for now.
It will also be interesting to see if Verstappen cements the 2023 season as the most dominant season a driver has had, beating Alberto Ascari’s record, which was set all the way back in 1952.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Practice 1: Friday, November 24th
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 13:30 – 14:30 GST
New York, USA: 04:30 – 05:30 EST
London, UK: 09:30 – 10:30 GMT
Melbourne, Australia: 20:30 – 21:30 AEDT
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Practice 2: Friday, November 24th
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 17:00 – 18:00 GST
New York, USA: 08:00 – 09:00 EST
London, UK: 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
Melbourne, Australia: 00:00 – 01:00 AEDT (Nov 25th)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Practice 3: Saturday, November 25th
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 14:30 – 15:30 GST
New York, USA: 05:30 – 06:30 EST
London, UK: 10:30 – 11:30 GMT
Melbourne, Australia: 21:30 – 22:30 AEDT
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Qualifying: Saturday, November 25th
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 18:00 – 19:00 GST
New York, USA: 09:00 – 10:00 EST
London, UK: 14:00 – 15:00 GMT
Melbourne, Australia: 01:00 – 02:00 AEDT (Nov 26th)
Abu Dhabi Prix Race: Sunday, November 26th
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 17:00 GST
New York, USA: 08:00 EST
London, UK: 13:00 GMT
Melbourne, Australia: 00:00 AEDT (Nov 27th)
Where to watch the upcoming 2023 Abu Dhabi
UAE: Elife TV, MBC
USA: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
UK: Sky Sports, Channel 4
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Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo, Network Ten
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As usual, apart from all these broadcasters, F1 fans can also use the F1 TV application or website to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Moreover, if you are an eager fan, then there is more benefit in watching the race on the F1 TV as lower Formula sessions, and various special events, along with the press conferences.