Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023: Date, time, stats and everything else you need to know ahead of race

Now that we are finally reaching the end of the Formula One (F1) racing season for this year, the 22-race circuit will conclude this month with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Here is everything you need to know about Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023:

When is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

The race will start on November 26 at 7:55 a.m. ET. It is a Sunday. So you can sit back and watch the thrilling match with no worries about other things. If you want to get a glimpse of two practise sessions. One will be on Friday other one on Saturday before qualifying.

How can I watch?
It will be live broadcasted on ESPN.

Why is Abu Dhabi Grand Pix important?
You may witness Red Bull's Max Verstappen create history. He has already been able to clinch 2023's F1 drivers' championship. So if he is able to win this grand pix, then he can break his old record from the 2022 season with 17 wins in a single campaign.

Who won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year?
Well, Verstappen was the winner of last year's race with Charles Leclerc trailing behind in the second position. Even if Red Bull's star racer clinches this title, he will still be behind the highest wins of Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton, who has five wins under his name.

Vital statistics:

• First Grand Prix – 2009
• Track Length – 5.281km
• Lap record – 1m 26.103s, Max Verstappen, Red Bull, 2021
• Most pole positions – Lewis Hamilton (5)
• Most wins – Lewis Hamilton (5)
• Trivia – Sebastian Vettel, Nico Rosberg and Max Verstappen all sealed their maiden F1 world titles in Abu Dhabi
• Pole run to Turn 1 braking point – 194 metres
• Overtakes completed in 2022 – 113
• Safety Car probability – 38 per cent
• Virtual Safety Car probability – 38 per cent
• Pit stop time loss – 22.12 seconds