Where to watch F1 for free: Live stream, TV channel, start time for 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The entire Formula 1 season has come down to one final race — the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will decide the winner of the Drivers’ Championship on Sunday.The stakes are higher than ever. Despite being in third for several weeks, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has not given up the chase. The Dutch driver closed the gap on McLaren by winning the Qatar Grand Prix last week, surpassing Oscar Piastri completely.The only thing left between Verstappen and a dominant fifth championship is Lando Norris, who is seeking his first title. Only 12 points separate the two, and with 25 points available, Norris just needs to finish third or higher to take the win.Here’s how to watch the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including TV channel and streaming options for the Formula 1 race.Where to watch Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for freeTV channelStreamingESPNFubo, ESPN+In the United States, ESPN will provide live television coverage of the race. Streaming options are available on Fubo and ESPN+.Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start timeThe 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Dec. 7 and will begin at 5:00 p.m. local time.Here’s how that start time translates across North America:DateStart timeEastern TimeSunday, Dec. 78 a.m.Central TimeSunday, Dec. 77 a.m.Mountain TimeSunday, Dec. 76 a.m.Pacific TimeSunday, Dec. 75 a.m.F1 race schedule 2025DateGrand PrixTrackMar. 14-16AustraliaMelbourne Grand Prix CircuitMar. 21-23China*Shanghai International CircuitApr. 4-6JapanSuzuka International Racing CourseApr. 11-13BahrainBahrain International CircuitApr. 18-20Saudi ArabiaJeddah Corniche CircuitMay 2-4Miami*Miami International AutodromeMay 16-18Emilia RomagnaEnzo and Dino Ferrari racetrackMay 23-25MonacoCircuit de MonacoMay 30-Jun.1SpainCircuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaJun. 13-15CanadaGilles-Villeneuve CircuitJun. 27-29AustriaRed Bull RingJul. 4-6United KingdomSilverstone CircuitJul. 25-27Belgium*Circuit de Spa-FrancorchampsAug. 1-3HungaryHungarian RingAug. 29-31NetherlandsCircuit ZandvoortSep. 5-7ItalyNational Monza RacetrackSep. 19-21AzerbaijanBaku City CircuitOct. 3-5SingaporeMarina Bay Street CircuitOct. 17-19USA*Circuit of the AmericasOct. 24-26MexicoRodriguez Brothers RacetrackNov. 7-9Brazil*Jose Carlos Pace RacetrackNov. 20-22Las VegasLas Vegas Strip CircuitNov. 28-30Qatar*Lusail International CircuitDec. 5-7Abu DhabiYas Marina Circuit*Sprint format