The F1 season arrives at its final destination. Though Verstappen has secured the drivers’ crown, the upcoming race carries immense weight as it will decide the Constructors’ Championship. Will McLaren Mercedes retain the top spot to win the Constructors title over Ferrari? Our F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix predictions article previews this contest.
The main race of this event kicks off on Sunday, 8 December. Before the main event, drivers will engage in 60-minute practice sessions and qualifying rounds on Friday and Saturday.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | 2024 Formula One World Championships, F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 |
| 🛣 Venue: | Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Friday 6th – 7th December (Practice & Qualifying) – Sunday, 8th December (Main Race) |
| ⏰ Time: | 13:00 GMT on Sunday |
The 5.5 km Yas Marina Circuit features 21 turns and abundant overtaking chances across 55 laps. High-speed sections between turns 7 and 11 contrast the tight ‘S’ Bend, where cars slow to 80 km/h. Drivers reach up to 270 km/h on the back straight, navigating fast corners and chicanes along the marina.
Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver on this track, winning five races. However, Max Verstappen has won the last four consecutive editions.
Legal bookies in UAE have released the odds for the top five drivers competing in this race:
Norris’s Formula 1 Abu Dhabi GP 2024 odds ranked him the top favorite to triumph this weekend. Norris’s hopes of challenging for the lead in Qatar were dashed when he incurred a 10-second stop-and-go penalty. Despite rejoining at the back, he recovered to 10th and secured the fastest lap bonus point. In Abu Dhabi, he will seek to avoid similar issues and target his fourth win of the season. A win for him will boost McLaren’s Constructors’ title hopes.
Max Verstapen’s 2024 Abu Dhabi GP F1 betting odds are tied with Norris as another leading candidate for victory in this contest. Verstappen secured his ninth win of the season in Qatar a week after clinching the drivers’ title in Las Vegas. He now eyes a 10th victory in Abu Dhabi, where he’s dominated with four consecutive wins. Another triumph would make him the joint-most successful driver at Yas Marina, tying Lewis Hamilton’s record of five wins.
Charles’ odds on most bookies for racing events place him within the top three contenders to win this race. The Ferrari driver claimed second place at the Qatar GP last Sunday, benefiting from Lando Norris’s penalty. That result marked his first podium since the Mexico GP in late October. Having finished runner-up to Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi in 2022 and 2023, Leclerc is a strong contender for his first victory at Yas Marina.
George Russell finished fourth in Qatar, unable to replicate his Las Vegas victory. Despite a five-second penalty for a safety car rule breach, he retained his position ahead of Pierre Gasly. With his upgraded Mercedes and strong recent form, Russell is considered one of the favorites to contend for victory in Abu Dhabi this Sunday.
Carlos Sainz, who won in Australia and Mexico this season, will be eyeing a third victory in Abu Dhabi. In Qatar, wing mirror debris caused punctures for Sainz and Lewis Hamilton, leaving Sainz to finish sixth. The result reduced the gap between Ferrari and McLaren in the Constructors’ standings to 21 points, with 44 still up for grabs. A desire to make up for last week’s performance could fuel Sainz’s drive for a win on Sunday.
Here are our 2024 Formula 1 UAE GP betting tips:
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Max Verstappen appears to have rediscovered the dominant form that defined his season earlier in the campaign. He has won two of the last three races despite securing the championship in Las Vegas. The four-time consecutive World Champion (2021–2024) claimed his 63rd career victory in Qatar last weekend. With four straight wins in Abu Dhabi, Verstappen looks poised to extend his record at Yas Marina this Sunday.
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Yas Marina’s most successful driver, Lewis Hamilton, will aim to end the season on a high. Despite two victories and five podiums this year, the British driver endured a tough race in Qatar, finishing 12th after a pit lane speeding penalty. On familiar ground, Hamilton is expected to bounce back and contend for another podium this weekend. With this option, you can bet on F1 UAE Grand Prix 2024 on all Formula 1 betting apps.
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Lando Norris got his fifth Fastest Lap Award at the last race in Qatar. Despite finishing 10th, he still earned two bonus points for McLaren with a blistering 1:22.384 lap time. With McLaren’s impressive pace, Norris is well-positioned to chase another fastest lap and critical bonus points in the season finale at Abu Dhabi. Those points could be vital to his team’s constructor’s championship title ambition.
Our 2024 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi betting picks are:
We expect Verstappen’s recent impressive stride to continue on Sunday and extend his winning streak in Abu Dhabi. Leverage our Formula 1 Abu Dhabi GP predictions 2024 to bet and win extra cash.
