The race for the 2025 Formula One drivers championship reaches a tense finale this weekend at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the UAE.
McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are both eyeing their first title, while four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen could become just the second driver in history to win five consecutive championships, joining the legendary Michael Schumacher.
Norris enters the weekend as clear favourite leading Verstappen by 12 points and Piastri by 16—but with the stakes high and margins for error slim, any of the three could feasibly come away with the title.
To be raced over 58 x 5.28km laps, the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details look no further than AllSportsPeople for a full guide.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start time
The F1 Abu Dhabi Prix 2025 will take place on the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Sunday December 7 and will begin at 5:00 p.m. Local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across Australia:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Mon, Dec. 8 | 12:00 a.m. |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Mon, Dec. 7 | 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Mon, Dec. 7 | 11:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Mon, Dec. 7 | 9:00 p.m. |
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix TV channel, live stream
| TV channel | Streaming |
|---|---|
| Fox Sports | Kayo, Foxtel, F1 TV |
All the F1 action from Abu Dhabi will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.
F1 Drivers Championship Standings 2025 - Top 10
| Position | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Lando Norris (McLaren) | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell (Mercedes) | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) | 150 |
| 8 | Alex Albon (Williams) | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz (Williams) | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) | 51 |