Where to watch F1 for free: Live stream, TV channel, start time for 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The entire Formula 1 season has come down to one final race — the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will decide the winner of the Drivers’ Championship on Sunday.
The stakes are higher than ever. Despite being in third for several weeks, Red Bull‘s Max Verstappen has not given up the chase. The Dutch driver closed the gap on McLaren by winning the Qatar Grand Prix last week, surpassing Oscar Piastri completely.
The only thing left between Verstappen and a dominant fifth championship is Lando Norris, who is seeking his first title. Only 12 points separate the two, and with 25 points available, Norris just needs to finish third or higher to take the win.
Here’s how to watch the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including TV channel and streaming options for the Formula 1 race.
Where to watch Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for free
| TV channel | Streaming |
| ESPN |
In the United States, ESPN will provide live television coverage of the race. Streaming options are available on Fubo and ESPN+.
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Dec. 7 and will begin at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 8 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 7 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 6 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 5 a.m. |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Mar. 14-16 | Australia | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit |
| Mar. 21-23 | China* | Shanghai International Circuit |
| Apr. 4-6 | Japan | Suzuka International Racing Course |
| Apr. 11-13 | Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit |
| Apr. 18-20 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| May 2-4 | Miami* | Miami International Autodrome |
| May 16-18 | Emilia Romagna | Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack |
| May 23-25 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco |
| May 30-Jun.1 | Spain | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| Jun. 13-15 | Canada | Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit |
| Jun. 27-29 | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
| Jul. 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
| Jul. 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sep. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sep. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format
