It was two-time world champion Max Verstappen who dominated qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to claim pole position for the final race of the 2022 Formula One season.
The Dutchman - who has already claimed the title this season - led the pack after the first runs of Q3 before he further extended his lead with a perfect final lap when it mattered most at the end of qualification.
Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez finished P2 as the constructors champions recorded their 25th one-two qualifying in their history. That could be vital for the Mexican driver as he looks to beat Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to second spot in the world championship standings for the campaign.
Leclerc and Carlos Sainz took P3 and P4 for the Italian team at the Yas Marina Circuit, whilst Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell came P5 and P6 respectively.
Formula One legend Sebastian Vettel also enjoyed his final qualifying session before he retires from the sport. The four-time world champion dragged his Aston Martin car into Q3 before finishing P9 in the session.
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022 provisional starting grid
| Position | Driver |
| 1 | Max Verstappen |
| 2 | Sergio Perez |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc |
| 4 | Carlos Sainz |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton |
| 6 | George Russell |
| 7 | Lando Norris |
| 8 | Esteban Ocon |
| 9 | Sebastian Vettel |
| 10 | Daniel Ricciardo |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso |
| 12 | Yuki Tsunoda |
| 13 | Mick Schumacher |
| 14 | Lance Stroll |
| 15 | Zhou Guanyu |
| 16 | Kevin Magnussen |
| 17 | Pierre Gasly |
| 18 | Valtteri Bottas |
| 19 | Alex Albon |
| 20 | Nicholas Latifi |
What channel is the F1 race on?
- Race: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 20
- TV channel: ESPN/ABC
- Live stream: fuboTV
The ESPN family of networks will broadcast all 2022 F1 races in the United States using Sky Sports' feed, with select races airing on ABC. You can also stream Formula 1 races live in the U.S. with fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
ESPN Deportes serves as the exclusive Spanish-language home for all 2022 F1 races in the U.S.
What time does the F1 race start?
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 20
- Start time: 8 a.m. ET / 1 p.m. GMT (5 p.m. local time)
Sunday's 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. local time. Lights out will likely take place just after 1 p.m. GMT/8 a.m. ET. ESPN's prerace show typically airs in the hour before the start of the race.
Below is the complete TV schedule for the weekend's F1 events at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | Time (BST) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 21 | Practice 1 | 5 a.m. | 10 a.m | ESPNU |
| Friday, Oct. 21 | Practice 2 | 8 a.m. | 1 p.m | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, Oct. 22 | Practice 3 | 5:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, Oct. 22 | Qualifying | 9 a.m. | 2 p.m | ESPN2 |
| Sunday, Oct. 23 | Race | 8 a.m. | 1 p.m | ESPN |
Formula 1 live stream for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
For those who don't have a cable or satellite subscription, five major OTT TV streaming options carry the ESPN networks — fuboTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and DirecTV Stream.
For those who do have a cable or satellite subscription but won't be in front of a TV, Formula 1 races in 2022 can be streamed live via phones, tablets and other devices on the ESPN app with authentication.
Formula 1 schedule 2022
There are 22 scheduled events on the F1 docket for 2022, one race shy of tying the mark for longest F1 calendar.
The season started in Bahrain on March 20 and will end with the customary Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, although a bit earlier than usual, in November. If the schedule stands, this will be the earliest end of the Formula 1 season since it ended on Nov. 4 in 2013.
Returning to the 2022 F1 slate are the Canadian and Japanese Grand Prix, both of which were canceled in 2021 amid fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
The calendar also holds the maiden voyage for the Miami Grand Prix, the first of two races in the United States in 2022, with the customary United States GP taking place in October.
The Russian Grand Prix, originally scheduled for Sept. 25, was cancelled because of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Here's the latest schedule (subject to change):
| Date | Race | Track | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Winner (Team) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain International Circuit | 11 a.m. | ESPN | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| March 27 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Street Circuit | 1 p.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| April 10 | Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit | 1 a.m. | ESPN | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| April 24 | Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Imola Circuit | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| May 8 | Miami Grand Prix | Miami International Autodrome | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| May 22 | Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 9 a.m. | ESPN2 | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| May 29 | Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Sergio Perez (Red Bull) |
| June 12 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit | 7 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| June 19 | Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gillies-Villenueve | 2 p.m. | ABC | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| July 3 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit | 10 a.m. | ESPN | Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) |
| July 10 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| July 24 | French Grand Prix | Circuit Paul Ricard | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| July 31 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Aug. 28 | Belgian Grand Prix | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Sept. 4 | Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Zandvoort | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Sept. 11 | Italian Grand Prix | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Oct. 2 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 8 a.m. | ESPN | Sergio Perez (Red Bull) |
| Oct. 9 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka International Racing Course | 1 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Oct. 23 | United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas | 3 p.m. | ESPN/ABC | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Oct. 30 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 4 p.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Nov. 13 | Sao Paulo Grand Prix | Interlagos Circuit | 2 p.m. | ESPN | George Russell (Mercedes) |
| Nov. 20 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit | 8 a.m. | ESPN | TBD |
How to watch Formula 1 in Canada
- TV channel: TSN (English); RDS (French)
- Live stream: TSN Direct
For fans in Canada, TSN will carry the English-language telecast of races. For those looking for the French-language broadcast, RDS will have you covered.
Races can also be streamed via TSN's streaming service, TSN Direct.
How to watch Formula 1 in the United Kingdom
- TV channel: Sky Sports F1
- Live stream: NOW TV / Sky Go app
Viewers in the United Kingdom can catch all F1 action on Sky Sports F1, the dedicated F1 channel. For viewers planning to live stream F1 in 2022, you can watch via the Sky Go app if you're an existing subscriber or you can purchase a Sky Sports Pass on NOW TV.
How to watch Formula 1 in Australia
- TV channel: Fox Sports; Channel 10
- Live stream: Kayo
Fox Sports will carry all races in Australia, with Channel 10 broadcasting the United States GP.