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MOTORSPORT · ABU DHABI · 2026

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026

4–6 Dec 2026 · Yas Marina Circuit

Formula 1 concludes its 2026 season under the lights of Yas Marina.

Why it belongs on the circuit

Yas Marina brings its own visual signature to the Formula 1 calendar: a modern waterfront circuit, night-time spectacle and a season finale with a different rhythm from Europe’s summer street races. The occasion is firmly tied to Yas Island, which shapes both where to stay and how to plan transport.

How to approach the visit

Different ticket types give access to different viewing areas and sessions. Study the circuit map before selecting a grandstand, and consider the walk from entry gates to your seating. Event traffic, security checks and other on-island activities can affect transfers even if the distances appear short on a map.

The race weekend is scheduled for 4–6 December 2026. Check official Formula 1 and circuit updates for session timetables. If you extend the trip, choose one or two Abu Dhabi cultural experiences carefully rather than assuming they will fit between every on-track session.

Three things to consider

01

Confirm entry and session rules directly with the event organiser.

02

Choose accommodation for walkability and transport, not only for its address.

03

Leave unprogrammed time to experience the city beyond the headline event.

Source and date status

Formula 1 concludes its 2026 season under the lights of Yas Marina. Event dates checked against the source linked above on 9 October 2026.

Official event information ↗