Alex Warren named as first act of Abu Dhabi F1 Friday double bill

Alex Warren, the debut artist of the Abu Dhabi F1 Friday after-race concert, has been unveiled. The event, which will take place on December 4, will kick off a five-night double bill featuring a diverse lineup of international pop, rock, EDM and soul artists. This marks Warren's first appearance in the United Arab Emirates, following the release of his latest album, Wildchild, in May.

The album includes popular tracks like Passenger and Rescuer, as well as his No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit Ordinary from his 2025 debut You’ll Be Alright, Kid. Before his Abu Dhabi concert, Warren embarked on a global tour titled Finding Family on the Road, performing across Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Ethara, the organization behind the after-race concerts, expressed excitement about bringing Warren to Abu Dhabi, highlighting his popularity and stage presence.

The concert series, which began with Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson on December 3, also includes Imagine Dragons on December 5 and The Chainsmokers and The Script on race day, December 6. Access to the after-race concerts is limited to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders, with last year's event attracting a record 339,000 fans, including 136,000 at the concert and official parties.