BBC Details Coverage for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The 2024 Formula 1 season is set to conclude with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, held at the Yas Marina Circuit from 6-8 December, marking the final event on the racing calendar. Max Verstappen secured victory in the previous year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. While Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive drivers’ championship title last month in Las Vegas, the constructors’ championship remains contested, with McLaren and Ferrari vying for the trophy. Audiences can access commentary for the event via BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and through the BBC Sport website and application. Additionally, listening is supported on most smart speakers. Users can initiate playback by stating, “ask BBC Sounds to play the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,” followed by the specific session they wish to hear. The Chequered Flag podcast, which offers previews and reviews for each race of the season, is also available for download. All listed times are GMT. On Friday, 6 December: First practice: 09:30-10:30 (available on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and smart speakers) Second practice: 13:00-14:00 (available on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and smart speakers) On Saturday, 7 December: Third practice: 10:30-11:30 (available online exclusively via the BBC Sport website and smart speakers) Qualifying: 14:00-15:00 (available online exclusively via the BBC Sport website and smart speakers) On Sunday, 8 December: Race: 13:00 (available on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and smart speakers) Max Verstappen also secured victory in the season’s penultimate race, the Qatar Grand Prix. Initial weather predictions for the Abu Dhabi weekend indicate clear skies and warm temperatures. Dry conditions are anticipated for all practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race, with temperatures projected to be around 29C. The contest for the constructors’ championship has narrowed to a direct competition between McLaren and Ferrari. McLaren enters the weekend at the top of the standings, holding a 21-point advantage, with a total of 44 points still available to be won in Abu Dhabi. Should the teams conclude the season with an equal number of points, the championship would be awarded to the team with the higher number of race victories. Currently, both McLaren and Ferrari have achieved five wins each. If the number of wins also remains tied, the subsequent tie-breaker is the count of second-place finishes, where McLaren currently holds a 10-4 lead over Ferrari.