Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: title on the line
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 closes round 22 at Yas Marina with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading on 171 points, ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place on 6 December 2026 at Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE. Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives for round 22 leading the drivers' championship on 171 points.
What's at stake
George Russell sits second in the standings on 131 points ahead of the Abu Dhabi weekend. Lewis Hamilton holds third place on 125 points as the season reaches its 22nd round.
Yas Marina Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit hosts the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 6 December. The race takes place in the UAE, where Max Verstappen was the last winner at this circuit in 2025.
Championship picture
Antonelli starts the weekend as the championship leader with 171 points. Russell follows on 131 points, while Hamilton remains third on 125 points.