Abu Dhabi: the TV program
Last round of the 2020 championship, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix holds little significance for the championship, as both titles have already been secured by Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. However, the battle for third place in the drivers' standings between Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Sebastian Vettel remains to be settled. Motors Inside offers a look at the important race data and the complete TV schedule.
The Yas Marina Circuit, setting for the exotic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, will host Formula 1 for its 11th edition this year. Traditionally the last race of the calendar (except from 2011 to 2013), the circuit is distinguished by its pit exit that goes through a tunnel under the first corner.
Two long straight sections and a flurry of right-angle turns punctuate this track, which appears very uninteresting to the drivers in terms of pure driving.
But the unique feature of this Grand Prix lies in the fact that the Sunday race starts late in the afternoon under a setting sun that gradually disappears with each lap, concluding at night under the floodlights.
Since the beginning of the hybrid era in 2014, no Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi has escaped Mercedes. Three of them were won by Lewis Hamilton, and Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas won one each.
Length of the circuit: 5.554 km
**Number of laps in the race:** 55
Track Record: 1:34.794 (Hamilton, 2018)
Record holder for victories: Hamilton (4), Mercedes (5)
**Record holder for pole positions:** Hamilton (4), Mercedes (5)
As with every Grand Prix this season, the Canal + group is broadcasting the entire event from Friday’s free practice sessions to Sunday’s race. This weekend, the broadcast will be on Canal + Sport for Friday and Saturday’s practice sessions before switching to Canal + for the qualifications and the race.
All sessions and the race can also be followed on F1 TV, Formula 1’s streaming service, live and on demand.
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