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How to Watch the F1 Season Finale at Abu Dhabi Live on UK TV

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The short answer

The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale at the Yas Marina Circuit is broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event in 4K UHD. The twilight race starts at 1:00 PM GMT on Sunday afternoon. Cord-cutters can stream the entire championship-deciding weekend in uncompressed 50fps on our sports lineup.

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The Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi delivers the glittering curtain-closer to the Formula 1 season. With drivers pushing every component to the limit under stadium floodlights, the title decider is essential viewing.

Here is how you can stream the entire practice, qualifying, and race sessions in 4K resolution.

Key takeaways

  • The final race of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship at Yas Marina
  • Twilight race begins under natural sunshine at 1:00 PM GMT and finishes under floodlights
  • Full live coverage across Sky Sports F1 in Ultra HD with Martin Brundle and David Croft
  • F1 TV Pro international feeds available with multiple onboard camera options
  • Instant WhatsApp setup on Firestick, Smart TV, and Android

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Session Timings

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SessionUK Date & TimeChannelQuality
Practice 1 & 2Friday: 9:30 AM & 1:00 PM GMTSky Sports F14K UHD @ 50fps
Practice 3 & QualifyingSaturday: 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM GMTSky Sports F14K UHD @ 50fps
Grand Prix (58 Laps)Sunday: 1:00 PM GMTSky Sports F1 / Main Event4K UHD @ 50fps
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During high-traffic Premier League and Champions League fixtures, UK broadband providers activate dynamic filters. Follow these 60-second steps to maintain crystal-clear 4K streams:

Virgin Media (WebSafe):Log into Virgin Media portal → Account Settings → Online Security → Toggle WebSafe & Virus Safe to OFF.
Sky Broadband (Shield):My Sky App → Broadband Settings → Broadband Shield → Select 18 Rating or turn Shield completely OFF.
BT Broadband / EE:My BT / EE portal → Broadband Controls → Parental Controls & Web Protect → Turn OFF during live kick-offs.
Universal DNS Fix:Set DNS on Firestick or TV to Cloudflare: Primary: 1.1.1.1, Secondary: 1.0.0.1. Bypasses 99% of ISP blocks.

Frequently asked

What time does the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start in the UK?
The race starts at 1:00 PM GMT on Sunday afternoon.

Broadcast rights, fixtures and prices change. This page was last checked on 9 September 2026 — tell us on WhatsApp if you spot something out of date and we will correct it.

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