Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 December 2025: The opening day of the 2025 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix welcomed fans with the traditional F1 Pit Lane Walk, giving them a first look at teams preparing for the final race of the season.
Visitors at Yas Marina Circuit’s were able to watch mechanics and engineers working on the cars, with some catching brief glimpses of drivers.
In addition to the F1 Pit Lane Walk, the Thursday programme introduced the brand-new FAB Track Walk, giving fans the opportunity to step directly onto Yas Marina Circuit. Starting from the Main Fanzone, visitors walked the track from Turn 3 to Turn 16, passed through Abu Dhabi Hill, and experienced photo moments, display cars, activations, and F&B stops.
From there, fans could continue their track walk or access the F1 Pit Lane Walk via Tunnel 4 for a behind-the-scenes look at team garages just hours before the title-deciding weekend begins. Entry to the Pit Lane Walk remains first-come, first-served and subject to limited capacity.
The fan access expands further in the evening, with a second F1 Pit Lane Walk and the FAB Track Walk returning under the lights. Fans will also be given the option to continue towards Etihad Park for the Benson Boone Yasalam After-Race Concert. Both experiences remain first-come, first-served, with registration through the app.
As the 75th season reaches its final chapter, the championship arrives in Abu Dhabi with a three-way fight for the Drivers’ title, following the dramatic post-race disqualifications of both McLarens in Las Vegas and Max Verstappen’s victory in Qatar.
This year’s weekend is expected to welcome one of the largest crowds to date, with fans from 105 countries descending on the UAE capital. For more information, visit www.abudhabigp.com or download the Abu Dhabi GP app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
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ABOUT THE ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
Ever-present on the Formula 1 calendar since its debut at Yas Marina Circuit on 30th October 2009, the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX – which has been the season finale since 2014 – is widely recognized for its unique day-night format.
The pinnacle of high-speed racing and engineering, Formula 1® is not the only motorsport thrills fans can witness at the #AbuDhabiGP. The weekend will feature a series of support races, including the closely-fought FIA Formula 2 World Championship race, and the Formula 4 Middle East Championship – all concluding their incredible season at the region’s home of motorsport.
The Yasalam presented by e& entertainment offerings include After-Race Concerts, Official After-Parties, and much more – offering four nights of world-class music entertainment, with international megastars preparing to wrap up each day of the race weekend at Etihad Park.
Welcoming a record-breaking 192,000 attendees to the UAE’s capital in 2024 across race weekend, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is far more than a race – offering unparalleled experiences both on and off track in a single ticket. From cultural and artistic hotspots in Yas Island to the coveted After-Race Concerts, the Yas All In season offers all ticket holders the opportunity to explore Yas Island with complimentary race week access to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Seaworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan.
This year’s event will be the 17th edition of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, taking place from Thursday, 4th December to Sunday, 7th December.
