Lando Norris led McLaren’s charge on Friday in the build-up to the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, topping both Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2. The British driver’s performance puts McLaren in strong contention for the 2024 constructors’ title, entering the final race of the season with a 21-point advantage over Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc, who topped FP1, faces setback with 10-place grid penalty after his Ferrari required battery change beyond his allocation. Despite the penalty, he finished in sixth during FP2. Carlos Sainz, racing in his final weekend for Ferrari, was fourth, narrowly behind Haas’ Nico Hulkenberg, who finished in third. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top five.
Red Bull had a challenging Friday, with Sergio Perez finishing 14th and world champion Max Verstappen struggling with the balance of the RB20, ending FP2 in 17th after sitting out FP1. Alpine’s Jack Doohan, making his F1 debut by replacing Esteban Ocon, was 19th in FP2.
Key Information for F1 Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Date | Saturday, 7 December 2024 |
| Qualifying Start Time | 6:00 PM local time (2:00 PM GMT) |
| Qualifying Format | Q1, Q2, and Q3 knockout sessions |
| How to Watch in the UK | Sky Sports F1 & Channel 4 Highlights |
| Live Qualifying Coverage | Sky Sports F1 (starting at 1:15 PM GMT) |
| Qualifying Highlights | Channel 4 (5:45 PM GMT) |
| Radio Coverage | BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sport, & BBC Sounds (starting at 2:00 PM GMT) |
| Weather Forecast | Clear, 26°C, low chance of rain, light winds |
How to Watch F1 Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying:
Live Coverage in the UK
- Sky Sports F1: Full live coverage of qualifying starting at 1:15 PM GMT on Saturday, 7 December 2024.
- NOW: Stream live via NOW with a subscription or a one-off payment.
Highlights
- Channel 4: 90-minute highlight program starting at 5:45 PM GMT, covering both qualifying and major race weekend updates. Available on Channel 4’s on-demand services.
Radio Coverage
- BBC Radio 5 Live: Listen to live coverage starting at 2:00 PM GMT on BBC Sport’s website or via the BBC Sounds app.
Weather for F1 Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying:
- Conditions: Clear and warm, with temperatures around 26°C at the start of qualifying. Low chance of rain and light winds are expected.
Stay tuned for the action as the 2024 Formula 1 season nears its thrilling conclusion in Abu Dhabi.
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