F1 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied

The F1 starting grid for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been officially confirmed by the FIA.

Lando Norris has the chance to add his name to the F1 history books at Yas Marina today (Sunday, December 7), sitting 12 points ahead of title rival Max Verstappen in the standings.

However, it was the Dutchman who claimed pole position on Saturday and has done all he can to hold onto his chance of a fifth consecutive world title.

Will Oscar Piastri have other ideas and attempt a bold move from third into Turn 1? Or will fourth place starter George Russell disrupt proceedings?

Here is how the grid will look for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!

F1 starting grid - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 Race times - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lights out in Abu Dhabi is today (Sunday, December 7, 2025), at 6pm local time (GST) at Yas Marina.

Find the race start time converted to your local time zone below:

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 Session Times

Race - Sunday, December 7, 2025

How to watch Abu Dhabi Grand Prix live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries:

Where to watch: F1 2025 broadcasters by region

*F1 fans in Austria (ORF), Belgium (RTBF) and Luxembourg (RTL.lu) can watch a FREE live stream of every F1 race in 2025.

F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

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