Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: What time does it start, TV channel, odds, predictions, track guide & latest F1 standings

Formula 1

Sat November 25, 2017 · 7y ago

All the key details ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including the full weekend race schedule, a track guide and the big-race betting tips from our 'Pit-lane insider'.

After 19 races over eight gruelling months, Formula One heads to the Middle East for the concluding grand prix of the season.

With both the team and driver championships already settled, there is largely only pride to play for at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday.

World champion Lewis Hamilton, a three-time winner at the circuit, is the odds-on favourite to claim his 10th victory of the season.

His nearest rival, Sebastian Vettel, will be hoping to save face by securing second place in the standings.

Following his win at the most recent Brazilian Grand Prix - his first since July - Vettel moved 23 points clear of Valtteri Bottas meaning he needs to finish only ninth on Sunday to guarantee the runner-up spot.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Weekend Schedule & TV Guide

All times GMT

Friday November 24

Saturday November 25

Sunday November 26

Race: 1300

TV Coverage

You can watch all the sessions of the Abu Dhabi GP weekend live on Sky Sports F1 while Channel 4 have race highlights.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Sky Bet odds

Post qualifying

Lewis Hamilton - 10/11

Valtteri Bottas - 6/4

Sebastian Vettel - 5/1

Daniel Ricciardo - 18/1

Click here for Sky Bet's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix odds in full

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tips: 'Pit Lane Insider'

Race Winner: Sebastian Vettel: 9/4

As much as it seems logical to go with Lewis for the final win of the season, it is worth remembering that the British driver has never won a race in the same season once he’s clinched the Drivers Championship. So, despite Mercedes good form over the past few years, let’s side with the man who has just as good a record as Lewis in Abu Dhabi and keep our fingers crossed for a final Ferrari flourish.

Points Finish: Lance Stroll: 9/4

After a run of three races without a finish at the start of the season, things have turned around for the young Canadian who has now scored seven points finishes in the 19 races this year. He starts well and often gains places on the opening lap, and that might come in handy here where a Top 10 finish is certainly not out of the question

1st Practice: Lewis Hamilton: 6/5

Eight times this season, Lewis Hamilton has set the fastest lap in First Practice, as opposed to just twice by his Championship rival Sebastian Vettel. You can expect Mercedes to get out of the blocks quickly once again this week.

Posted at 1150 GMT on 22/11/2017