What time does qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start?

Despite the time zone difference qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place at more or less the usual European time. Max Verstappen will have to give everything in qualifying to have a chance against Lewis Hamilton who is currently driving the faster car.

Before qualifying starts there is one hour of practice time. This third free practice starts at 10:00. After this session, the teams and drivers will start preparing for qualifying for the Abu Dhabi GP.

When does qualifying start?

Qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix starts at 13:00. Looking at the results of Friday's sessions, it is difficult to predict who will take pole position. In the first free practice, Verstappen was the fastest. In the second free practice, Hamilton was by far the fastest and the Dutchman finished fourth.

Timetable Saturday in Abu Dhabi

10:00 - 11:00: Third free practice

13:00 - 14:00: Qualifying