High-speed thrills and high-end vibes define the Formula 1® season finale on Yas Island
This December Yas Island transforms into the ultimate destination for speed, sound, and celebration as it hosts the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; the thrilling finale of the F1® season.
This is set to become another full-throttle weekend experience. From the roar of the engines at Yas Marina Circuit to the legendary Yasalam After-Race Concerts, the island pulses with non-stop energy and world-class entertainment.
Around every corner, Yas Island offers something for every taste; literally. With a diverse collection of restaurants, cafés, and lounges, food lovers can enjoy everything from high-end international cuisine to laid-back bites by the water.
And when the day’s excitement winds down, there are plenty of places to stay across the island, from luxury resorts with stunning circuit views to modern, family-friendly hotels just minutes from all the action.
Get set for another celebration of speed, music and food like no other. As Yas Island ignites the excitement of motorsport fans within the region and much further beyond.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: everything you need to know
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 tickets
Tickets for the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 are now on sale at abudhabigp.com, offering a range of viewing options from General Admission to premium Grandstand and Hospitality experiences.
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All tickets include access to the Yasalam After-Race Concerts, with global artists set to perform.
In addition to official ticket packages, hotels across Yas Island and Abu Dhabi will be offering their own exclusive F1 deals, combining stays with race access, theme park tickets, and other curated perks.
For more information and to book your spot, visit abudhabigp.com
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: schedule and timings
While there is plenty to do around the circuit outside of official race timings, here’s when you need to have your eyes glued to the track.
Friday
Practice 1 – 1.30pm-2.30pm
Practice 2 – 5pm-6pm
Saturday
Practice 3 – 2.30pm-3.30pm
Qualifying – 6pm-7pm
Sunday
Race – 5pm-7pm
What should you wear to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Unless you’re going to one of the brunches off track or a hospitality area (where dress code is all about the glitz and glam), you should seriously consider comfortable clothing and shoes. The Yas Marina Circuit is huge and going in, out and around it requires a lot of walking and standing around, so you must be prepared.
Why is this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix such a big deal?
As the final race of the Formula 1 season, Abu Dhabi always feels special. However, this year is very different because we still don’t know who will be crowned champion. This hasn’t happened since 2021, when Verstappen beat Hamilton for the title. But even more exciting than that, this year’s title showdown is not between just two drivers, but three – McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as well as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – which hasn’t happened since 2010.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts lineup
Benson Boone
4 December, Etihad Park
Following the announcement of Katy Perry as the Sunday night headliner, Boone is the second artist of an impressive line-up of chart-topping talent for the After-Race Concerts.
Boone, the rising star behind smash hits such as Beautiful Things and Slow It Down will bring his emotionally charged vocals and captivating stage presence to fans on Yas Island as part of Yasalam presented by e& – four days of world-class entertainment for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders.
Elyanna
5 December, Etihad Park
Palestinian-Chilean breakout star Elyanna will be performing on Friday, 5 December, returning to the UAE capital just months after she dazzled fans as part of Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour at Zayed Sports City Stadium in January which attracted over 200,000 fans across four sold-out shows.
Boone, the rising star behind smash hits such as Beautiful Things and Slow It Down will bring his emotionally charged vocals and captivating stage presence to fans on Yas Island as part of Yasalam presented by e& – four days of world-class entertainment for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders.
Post Malone
5 December, Etihad Park
Just when you thought the lineup couldn’t get any more thrilling for the After-Race cocnerts this December, organisers added Post Malone on Friday, 5 December. He now joins a stellar lineup of international artists that includes pop icon Katy Perry, legendary rockers Metallica and powerful vocalist Benson
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Metallica live
6 December, Etihad Park
Metallica will be bringing their rock energy to Etihad Park on Saturday, 6 December. Expect high energy and lots of jumping around!
Katy Perry live
7 December, Etihad Park
One of the best-selling artists of all time, Perry will bring her spectacular stage presence and chart-topping hits to Abu Dhabi for an unforgettable night of entertainment. Fans can expect a thrilling performance featuring her biggest anthems, including Firework, Roar, Dark Horse, and Teenage Dream.
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