As the thrilling F1 season draws to a close at Yas Marina, fans eagerly anticipate the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying session.
Qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix promises excitement as it kicks off at 6 pm local time on Saturday, December 7, 2024. For fans around the world, here are the times: 6 am in Pacific Time, 8 am in Central Time, and 9 am in Eastern Time for the US and Canada. Meanwhile, those in Mexico can tune in at 8 am. The UK will see the action begin at 2 pm, with Central Europe at 3 pm and South Africa at 4 pm. In Asia, India starts at 7:30 pm, with Indonesia, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines all watching at 10 pm. Japan gets ready for 11 pm, while Australia and New Zealand will follow into the early hours of Sunday, December 8.
F1 fans can catch the live action on various platforms. UK viewers have the choice of Sky Sports and NOW TV for streaming. Across the globe, broadcasting rights vary, with SuperSport in Africa, Fox Sports in Australia, BandSports in Brazil, and others having coverage. Notably, the F1 TV Pro offers a premium experience globally with features like onboard cameras and multiple language commentaries, available on platforms such as Apple TV and Android TV.
Qualifying sessions in F1 are structured in three competitive rounds. Q1 runs for 18 minutes, where the slowest five drivers are ousted. Following an eight-minute pause, Q2 starts for another 15 minutes, eliminating five more. Finally, the top 10 race to secure their grid spots during the 12-minute Q3 session. This knockout style has been a fan favorite, adding layers of strategy and suspense.
While Abu Dhabi has seen changes that make overtaking a bit easier, clinching pole position remains a significant advantage. The layout challenges drivers, making qualifying an essential part of the race weekend.
With so much at stake, the Abu Dhabi GP qualifying session is a must-watch, promising drama and precision as the final showdown of the F1 season approaches.
