The Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi 2026 is a key round of the 24H SERIES Middle East Trophy, delivering a compact yet intensive endurance racing format at Yas Marina Circuit. The following timetable report outlines the full sequence of logistical access, track activity, qualifying sessions, and the six-hour race across four days.

**WEDNESDAY – 7 January 2026

Event Opening & Team Access**

The event officially opens on Wednesday with initial logistical access. From 10:00 onwards, all Middle East Trophy teams are granted access to containers and pit boxes, allowing garage setup, technical preparation, and administrative check-in ahead of on-track activity.

**THURSDAY – 8 January 2026

Creventic Track Day Session 1**

Thursday is dedicated to extended track running for Creventic Track Day participants, offering valuable preparation time under both daylight and evening conditions:

• 12:00–16:00 — Track Day Session 1 (Afternoon)
• 17:00–21:00 — Track Day Session 1 (Evening)

These sessions allow teams to evaluate car balance, tyre behaviour, and lighting performance at Yas Marina Circuit before official Middle East Trophy sessions begin.

**FRIDAY – 9 January 2026

Track Day Session 2, Free Practice & Qualifying**

Friday is the busiest day of the weekend, combining final track day running with official practice and qualifying.

Creventic Track Day Session 2

• 09:00–13:00 — Morning Session

Free Practice

• 14:00–16:00 — Free Practice (2 hours)

This session is the first official Middle East Trophy on-track activity, allowing teams to finalize race setups and evaluate long-run consistency.

Qualifying Sessions

Qualifying is divided by class, with three 15-minute sessions per category:

TCE, GT4 & GTX

• 16:30–16:45 — Q1
• 16:50–17:05 — Q2
• 17:10–17:25 — Q3

Porsche 992

• 17:35–17:50 — Q1
• 17:55–18:10 — Q2
• 18:15–18:30 — Q3

GT3

• 18:40–18:55 — Q1
• 19:00–19:15 — Q2
• 19:20–19:35 — Q3

These sessions determine the starting order for Saturday’s six-hour endurance race.

**SATURDAY – 10 January 2026

Race Day: Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi**

Saturday is dedicated entirely to race proceedings.

• 14:00–15:00 — Start Grid Procedure
• 15:00–21:00 — Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi 2026 (6-hour race)

The race runs from late afternoon into the evening, challenging teams with changing track temperatures, reduced visibility, and strategic pit-stop execution within a condensed endurance format.

**SUNDAY – 11 January 2026

Post-Event Pack-Down**

Following the conclusion of race activities, all pit boxes must be emptied and containers closed by 03:00, formally ending the Abu Dhabi round of the Middle East Trophy.

Team Operations Overview

Throughout the event, team services and administrative operations are managed from designated locations within the paddock.

Welcome Centre (Team Villa 3)

• Wed: 13:00–17:00
• Thu: 09:00–21:00
• Fri: 08:30–20:00
• Sat: 11:00–22:00

Briefings

• Thu: Team Managers Briefing (16:00)
• Fri: Drivers Briefing (13:00)
• Fri: Fuel Mechanics Briefing (13:00, fuel station)

Admin Checks (Team Villa 3)

• Thu: 09:00–12:30 / 13:30–18:00
• Fri: 08:30–10:30

Scrutineering (Pit Box 2)

• Thu: 19:00–20:00

Michelin Tyre Service (Paddock)

• Thu: 11:45–16:00 / 16:45–21:00
• Fri: 08:45–13:00 / 13:45–16:30

Refuelling (Pit Lane Entry)

• Operating during defined windows from Thursday through Saturday.

Conclusion

The 2026 Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi Timetable presents a streamlined endurance racing event that combines efficient preparation time with intense competitive action. With sunset-to-night racing conditions and a tightly packed schedule, the six-hour format rewards precision, adaptability, and flawless execution—making Abu Dhabi a distinctive and strategic highlight of the 24H SERIES Middle East Trophy.