For the first time in 15 years, more than two drivers enter the season finale
with a shot at the title
Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 1, 2025: The 2025 Formula One World Drivers’ Championship will be decided under the lights at Yas Marina Circuit with a three-way title battle set for a thrilling conclusion in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Max Verstappen’s dramatic victory in Qatar means the sporting world’s eyes will be fixed on the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Dutchman locked in a tense battle for glory with the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
The Red Bull driver’s win lifted him into second place in the standings on 396 points, 12 behind series leader Norris who finished fourth at the Lusail International Circuit. Pole-sitter Piastri dropped to third but cut his deficit to Norris to 18 points.
This weekend marks the fourth title decider to take place in the UAE capital and the first since 2021. It will also be the first time three drivers have arrived in Abu Dhabi with a shot at glory.
Verstappen, aiming for a fifth drivers’ crown, has won four of the last five races at Yas Marina Circuit, with that run broken by Norris in 2024. With just 16 points separating the three contenders, and 25 up for grabs on Sunday, Yas Marina Circuit will provide the backdrop for one of the most exciting championship finales in F1 history.
As excitement reaches fever pitch and thousands of fans from 105 countries prepare to travel to the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organisers, Ethara rise to the occasion, announcing new additions to the already packed event’s entertainment programme and further elevating its status as the region’s Mega Event.
Saif Al Noaimi, CEO of Ethara, said: “The 2025 Formula One World Drivers’ Championship will be decided in Abu Dhabi in the first three-way battle since 2010. We’ve built a weekend that matches this historic occasion with four nights of headline concerts, extended track access and a city-wide entertainment programme.”
More opportunities for the fans to get trackside
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was one of the first F1 races to introduce a public pitlane walk and it remains one of the most popular experiences for racegoers every year.
Responding to high demand, the 2025 edition will feature not one, but two Pit Lane Walks on Thursday, December 4, giving more fans the chance to see teams preparing their garages and sometimes even spot the drivers. Both sessions are further enhanced with a track walk, allowing fans to explore the iconic Yas Marina Circuit track.
Pit Lane Walk is exclusive to four-day ticket holders.The experience has limited capacity and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
In another first for the event, more grandstand gates will open after the chequered flag on Sunday, December 7, inviting every fan to join a number of post-race celebrations under the podium and witness history as the 2025 champions are crowned.
The ticket that unlocks the city
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix delivers an unbeatable package beyond the racing. Multi-day ticket holders receive complimentary access to Abu Dhabi’s premier attractions, including Yas Island theme parks and cultural destinations such as Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan.
This year’s ticket inclusions extend to new cultural landmarks in the Saadiyat Cultural District: cutting-edge multisensory art museum teamLab Phenomena and the recently opened Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.
With Zayed National Museum set to open December 3, one day before the Grand Prix programme begins, there is more to see and do in Abu Dhabi than ever before.
Grand Prix takes over the Yas Island
The new trackside experiences and cultural access are exciting additions to an already packed entertainment programme, including four nights of music with Emirates NBD Yasalam After-Race Concerts in Etihad Park featuring Benson Boone, Elyanna, Post Malone, Metallica, and Katy Perry, official After-Parties headlined by Idris Elba, Keinemusik, and Calvin Harris.
Restaurants and hotels across Yas Island and Abu Dhabi host dining pop-ups and exclusive events, contributing to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s reputation as the region’s biggest entertainment event.
Fans can start their race week journey on the Abu Dhabi GP app, the central hub for tickets, Pitlane Walk bookings, programme schedule, digital wayfinding, and real-time alerts.
The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Very few tickets remain on abudhabigp.com
