Abu Dhabi set to host 18th Formula 1 Grand Prix from December 3 to 6

Abu Dhabi is gearing up to host the 18th edition of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will take place from December 3 to 6, 2026, at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit.

Confirmed by the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the highly anticipated four-day event will bring the 2026 Formula 1 season to a thrilling conclusion, with Yas Marina Circuit once again serving as the stage for the final race of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

The prestigious season finale is expected to attract thousands of motorsport enthusiasts, international visitors, racing teams and celebrities from across the globe, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a leading destination for major international sporting and entertainment events.

Renowned for its spectacular trackside atmosphere, world-class facilities and unique setting, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has become one of the most anticipated fixtures on the global sporting calendar.

Global pop superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to light up Abu Dhabi as one of the headline performers at this year’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts.

The American singer and actress will join US singer-songwriter Alex Warren for an exciting double bill at Etihad Live on Friday, December 4, promising an unforgettable night of music and entertainment for fans.

Lopez will take centre stage on the second night of the four-day concert series, which takes place alongside the season-ending Formula 1 race at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit from December 3 to 6, 2026. Her appearance adds another major international star to an already highly anticipated entertainment line-up, further elevating Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a leading destination for world-class sporting and live music events.

The upcoming performance will mark Lopez’s third appearance in the UAE capital in less than two years, highlighting her strong connection with local audiences. She previously performed to a sold-out crowd at Saadiyat Nights in February 2025 before returning to the city five months later for a concert at Etihad Arena, which attracted more than 14,000 fans.

With her chart-topping hits, electrifying stage presence and decades-long career, Lopez is expected to deliver a spectacular performance, while Warren will bring his own distinctive sound to the evening. Together, the two artists are set to make Friday night one of the standout highlights of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, giving concertgoers another reason to look forward to the highly anticipated season finale.

Verstappen won the 2025 race for Red Bull, more than 12 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri for McLaren. Norris, who started second knowing a top-three finish would secure the title, lost a place to Piastri on the opening lap but finished third. That gave him his first world title by two points from Verstappen, with Piastri a further 11 points back.

Abu Dhabi also hosts the final round of the FIA Formula 2 Championship season, with F2 practice and Qualifying on Friday, the Sprint Race on Saturday and the Feature Race on Sunday. Further support races fill the timetable around the F1 sessions.