ABU DHABI, UAE, December 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship will be played out under the lights at the Yas Marina Circuit with a three-way title battle coming to a thrilling conclusion in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Max Verstappen’s spectacular victory in Qatar means the eyes of the sporting world will be on the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Dutchman locked in a tense fight for glory with the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
The Red Bull driver’s victory moved him to second place in the standings with 396 points, 12 behind series leader Norris. Pole sitter Piastri dropped to third place but reduced his deficit to Norris to 18 points.
This weekend marks the fourth title race in the UAE capital and the first since 2021. It is also the first time that three drivers have arrived in Abu Dhabi with a chance of winning the title. Verstappen, aiming for a fifth drivers’ crown, has won four of the last five races at the Yas Marina circuit, with that race interrupted by Norris in 2024.
As excitement reaches fever pitch and fans from 105 countries prepare to descend on the UAE, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organizers Ethara have announced new additions to the entertainment programme, further elevating the event’s status as the region’s mega-event.
Saif Al Noaimi, CEO of Ethara, said: “The 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship will be decided in Abu Dhabi in the first three-way battle since 2010. We have built a weekend that matches this historic occasion with four nights of major concerts, extensive track access and an entertainment program across the city.”
Responding to high demand, the 2025 edition will offer two Pit Lane Walks on Thursday December 4, giving fans the opportunity to see the teams prepare their garages and sometimes even spot the drivers. Both sessions include a track walk and are reserved for four-day ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis.
In another first, more grandstand doors will open after the checkered flag on Sunday, December 7, inviting fans to join the celebrations below the podium and witness history as the 2025 champion is crowned.
Multi-day ticket holders enjoy free access to Abu Dhabi’s top attractions, including Yas Island theme parks, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan, as well as new destinations including teamLab Phenomena, Abu Dhabi Natural History Museum and Zayed National Museum, opening on December 3.
The enhanced fan offering complements an already packed entertainment schedule, including four evenings of Emirates NBD Yasalam post-race concerts at Etihad Park featuring Benson Boone, Elyanna, Post Malone, Metallica and Katy Perry, as well as official after-parties featuring Idris Elba, Keinemusik and Calvin Harris.
Fans can begin their race-week journey on the Abu Dhabi GP app, the central hub for tickets, Pit Lane Walk reservations, program schedule, digital wayfinding and real-time alerts. The app is available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
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