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Watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 in London on Sunday 6 December 2026, with the season finale at Yas Marina Circuit getting underway at 1:00pm UK time in the last Formula 1 race of the year. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is always loaded with significance as the final round of the championship, and whether the titles are decided before lights out or are still in play into the last lap, the atmosphere at any F1 fan venue in London reflects the weight of a season finale as teams, drivers and fans say goodbye to 2026. Yas Marina is a technical circuit with several long straights, DRS zones and tricky middle sector corners that reward clean laps and consistent tyres, and races here tend to come down to tyre strategy and pit stop timing as much as outright pace. The 1:00pm UK start is excellent for a Sunday lunch viewing session in London, with the race running until approximately 3:00pm, leaving the rest of the afternoon free after what is typically an emotionally charged final event of the season. Coverage is live on Sky Sports F1 and on free-to-air Channel 4 in the UK, meaning all London fans have access regardless of subscription. Book a table at an F1-friendly venue ahead of the 1:00pm start — the season finale always draws a strong crowd, and the best spots at London sports bars fill up fast for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026.
