How to follow Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the BBC

Five things to watch out for in the final race

The 2025 season reaches its conclusion with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, from 5-7 December - and the race is a championship decider.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen beat his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position during Saturday's qualifying session.

Norris, who leads Verstappen in the standings by 12 points, will start on the front row alongside the Dutchman, while Piastri, 16 points off Norris, will line up in third.

Sunday's 58-lap grand prix starts at 13:00 GMT.

Session start times and BBC coverage

Commentary of the race will be available across BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.

All times GMT

Sunday, 7 December

Race: 13:00 (BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

What is the Abu Dhabi weather forecast?

The forecast predicts conditions will be dry and with a gentle breeze, with temperatures about 27C for Sunday's race, which starts at 5pm local time.

How can Norris win the championship in Abu Dhabi?

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Lando Norris can become the 11th British driver to be crowned F1 world champion if he wins the title on Sunday.

As he leads the drivers' standings, he can finish the race in either first, second or third and seal the championship, regardless of where Verstappen and Piastri finish.

If he does not end up on the podium at Yas Marina, he can still lift the trophy by placing higher than both Verstappen and Piastri.

For Verstappen, his easiest path to glory is to take victory in the grand prix and for Norris to finish fourth or lower.

As for Piastri, if he wins and Norris finishes sixth or lower, then the Australian will claim his maiden title.

But if Piastri finishes second, Norris would need to finish in 10th place or lower and Verstappen fourth or lower for him to win the championship.

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