Max Verstappen will start the season-finale on pole position, as three world championship contenders bid for glory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, plus Red Bull’s four-time defending champion, are all in contention to take the top prize after 24 rounds of an epic season.

Get real-time updates on Formula 1 live coverage, minute by minute of the race, result, how to watch, stream information and latest updates of 2025 Abu Dhabi GP Qualyfing with VAVEL. Race will start at 08:00 AM ET on December 6th,

Follow all the latest updates and watch the best video from the Decider in the Desert in Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastris world title showdown. Watch live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event.

GPblog's liveblog will be the best place for all the F1 stories on Saturday, December 6, including the final free practice session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to consider personnel changes ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season to avoid repeating their 2025 struggles.

Formula 1 is back in action on Sunday with the Qatar Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen looking to make it three consecutive wins at this event.

Follow live reaction from Lusail as Carlos Sainz claims another Williams podium, and McLaren blows its chance to end the defending champion’s hopes.

Here you'll be able to keep up with the most relevant F1 news as they happen. Lewis Hamilton argued that media criticism has harmed Ferrari staff more than the team’s difficult 2025 performance, claiming the pressure has weighed heavily on personnel throughout the season.

All the key dates, driver line-ups, teams and changes you need to know about with Formula 1 in 2026; watch all 24 race weekends live on Sky Sports F1 and the Sky Sports app once again in 2026