{"id":313376,"date":"2025-11-28T02:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T02:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/313376\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T02:00:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T02:00:20","slug":"2025-f1-qatar-grand-prix-start-time-how-to-watch-tv-times-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/313376\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix \u2013 Start time, how to watch, TV times & more"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"2025<\/p>\n

Formula 1 heads to the desert for Round 23 of the season as Lusail hosts the fourth running of the Qatar Grand Prix \u2014 and the championship fight has never been closer. Lando Norris leads the standings by just 24 points, with Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri locked level behind him as all three remain firmly in title contention.<\/p>\n

The 5.419km Lusail International Circuit, known for its fast, flowing layout and high-speed corners, has rewarded precision and track position since joining the calendar. Two of the three previous races have been won from pole, and all three from the front row, making qualifying crucial. This weekend also features the final sprint of the season \u2014 and Qatar has been a happy hunting ground for Piastri, who won both previous sprints at the venue.<\/p>\n

Verstappen enters the weekend chasing a hat-trick of Qatar Grand Prix victories, while Lewis Hamilton remains the inaugural winner from 2021. The stakes echo seasons like 2010 and 2007, when late-season comebacks flipped championship battles, leaving the door wide open for a decisive twist before Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n

Piastri badly needs a turnaround after six races without a podium, but Qatar may be the place to find it. He\u2019s never finished lower than third here and has never been beaten by Norris at this circuit \u2014 a record that could reignite his title push.<\/p>\n

Further down the order, the fight for second in the constructors\u2019 championship remains alive, with Mercedes holding off Ferrari and Red Bull. The midfield is even tighter, with Haas, Aston Martin, and Sauber split by just five points in the battle for seventh.<\/p>\n

Long straights, heavy DRS use, and high-speed sweeps make Lusail a challenge of balance, tyre management, and confidence \u2014 especially with track evolution under the desert sun.<\/p>\n

With the final sprint of the year, a three-way title fight, and critical form on the line, the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix shapes up as one of the defining weekends of the season.<\/p>\n

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\nWhen is the Qatar Grand Prix?<\/p>\n

The Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit takes place on November 29-December 1 (AEDT).<\/p>\n

What time does the Qatar Grand Prix start?<\/p>\n

The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix will start at 3am AEDT on Monday, December 1. Scroll down for more time zones.<\/p>\n

What is the weather for the Qatar Grand Prix?<\/p>\n

Hot! As is always the case, the hot desert conditions in Qatar will play a factor across the weekend. The highs during the day over the three days for 2025 look set to hit upwards of 29, with the low only being 20 degrees.<\/p>\n

How to watch the Qatar Grand Prix in Australia<\/p>\n

The Qatar Grand Prix will be live and exclusive on Fox Sports 506. There is no live free-to-air coverage or post-race free-to-air highlights of the event in Australia.<\/p>\n

Can I live stream the Qatar Grand Prix in Australia?<\/p>\n

The Qatar Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Foxtel\u2019s subscription streaming services Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports.<\/p>\n

Qatar Grand Prix Fox Sports broadcast times (AEDT)<\/p>\n

Saturday, November 29<\/p>\n

Practice 1: 12:00am-2:00am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Sprint Qualifying: 4:26am-5:20am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Sunday, November 30<\/p>\n

Sprint Race: 12:56am-1:30am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Qualifying: 4:55am-6:05am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Monday, December 1<\/p>\n

Build-up: 1:30am-2:55am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

Race: 2:55am-5:00am AEDT
Fox Sports 506, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go<\/p>\n

How to watch the Qatar Grand Prix in New Zealand<\/p>\n

Sky Sport will have broadcast coverage of the Qatar Grand Prix, with Sky Sport 1 airing the action on Saturday morning, and the remainder of the weekend being seen on Sky Sport 2.<\/p>\n

Can I live stream the Qatar Grand Prix in New Zealand?<\/p>\n

The Qatar Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sport\u2019s subscription streaming service SkyGo or Sky Sport Now.<\/p>\n

Qatar Grand Prix Sky Sports broadcast times (NZDT)<\/p>\n

Saturday, November 29<\/p>\n

Practice 1: 2:00am-4:00am NZDT
Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Sprint Qualifying: 5:50am-8:00am NZDT
Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Sunday, November 30<\/p>\n

Sprint Race: 2:00am-4:30am NZDT
Sky Sport 2, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Qualifying: 6:00am-9:00am NZDT
Sky Sport 2, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Monday, December 1<\/p>\n

Build-up: 3:30am-4:55am NZDT
Sky Sport 2, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Race: 4:55am-7:00am NZDT
Sky Sport 2, Sky Sport Now, SkyGo<\/p>\n

Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix schedule<\/p>\n

Friday, 28 November<\/p>\n

Duration
\nLocal
\nAEDT
\nAEST
\nACDT
\nACST
\nAWST
\nNZ<\/p>\n

Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East
\nFirst Practice Session
\n45 minutes
\n12:50
\n20:50
\n19:50
\n20:20
\n19:20
\n17:50
\n22:50<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 2
\nPractice Session
\n45 minutes
\n14:05
\n22:05
\n21:05
\n21:35
\n20:35
\n19:05
\n0:05<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nFree Practice 1
\n60 minutes
\n16:30
\n0:30
\n23:30
\n0:00
\n23:00
\n21:30
\n2:30<\/p>\n

Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East
\nSecond Practice Session
\n45 minutes
\n18:00
\n2:00
\n1:00
\n1:30
\n0:30
\n23:00
\n4:00<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 2
\nQualifying Session
\n30 minutes
\n19:10
\n3:10
\n2:10
\n2:40
\n1:40
\n0:10
\n5:10<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nSprint Qualifying
\n44 minutes
\n20:30
\n4:30
\n3:30
\n4:00
\n3:00
\n1:30
\n6:30<\/p>\n

Saturday, 29 November<\/p>\n

Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East
\nQualifying Session
\n30 minutes
\n15:20
\n23:20
\n22:20
\n22:50
\n21:50
\n20:20
\n1:20<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nSprint (19 Laps or 60 Mins)
\n60 minutes
\n17:00
\n1:00
\n0:00
\n0:30
\n23:30
\n22:00
\n3:00<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 2
\nSprint Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap)
\n45 minutes
\n19:20
\n3:20
\n2:20
\n2:50
\n1:50
\n0:20
\n5:20<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nQualifying
\n60 minutes
\n21:00
\n5:00
\n4:00
\n4:30
\n3:30
\n2:00
\n7:00<\/p>\n

Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East
\nFirst Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins)
\n25 minutes
\n22:45
\n6:45
\n5:45
\n6:15
\n5:15
\n3:45
\n8:45<\/p>\n

Sunday, 30 November<\/p>\n

Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East
\nSecond Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins)
\n25 minutes
\n13:50
\n21:50
\n20:50
\n21:20
\n20:20
\n18:50
\n23:50<\/p>\n

FIA Formula 2
\nFeature Race (32 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap)
\n60 minutes
\n15:00
\n23:00
\n22:00
\n22:30
\n21:30
\n20:00
\n1:00<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\nGrand Prix (57 Laps or 120 Mins)
\n120 minutes
\n19:00
\n3:00
\n2:00
\n2:30
\n1:30
\n0:00
\n5:00<\/p>\n

Formula 1 Drivers\u2019 Championship (After Las Vegas GP)<\/p>\n

Pos
\nNum
\nDriver
\nTeam
\nWins
\nPoles
\nPoints
\nDiff
\nGap<\/p>\n

1
\n4
\nLando Norris
\nMcLaren
\n7
\n7
\n390<\/p>\n

2
\n81
\nOscar Piastri
\nMcLaren
\n7
\n5
\n366
\n24
\n24<\/p>\n

2
\n1
\nMax Verstappen
\nRed Bull
\n6
\n7
\n366
\n24
\n0<\/p>\n

4
\n63
\nGeorge Russell
\nMercedes
\n2
\n2
\n294
\n96
\n72<\/p>\n

5
\n16
\nCharles Leclerc
\nFerrari
\n0
\n1
\n226
\n164
\n68<\/p>\n

6
\n44
\nLewis Hamilton
\nFerrari
\n0
\n0
\n152
\n238
\n74<\/p>\n

7
\n12
\nKimi Antonelli
\nMercedes
\n0
\n0
\n137
\n229
\n15<\/p>\n

8
\n23
\nAlexander Albon
\nWilliams
\n0
\n0
\n73
\n317
\n64<\/p>\n

9
\n6
\nIsack Hadjar
\nRacing Bulls
\n0
\n0
\n51
\n339
\n22<\/p>\n

10
\n27
\nNico Hulkenberg
\nKick Sauber
\n0
\n0
\n49
\n341
\n2<\/p>\n

11
\n55
\nCarlos Sainz
\nWilliams
\n0
\n0
\n48
\n342
\n1<\/p>\n

12
\n87
\nOliver Bearman
\nHaas
\n0
\n0
\n41
\n349
\n7<\/p>\n

13
\n14
\nFernando Alonso
\nAston Martin
\n0
\n0
\n40
\n350
\n1<\/p>\n

14
\n30
\nLiam Lawson
\nRacing Bulls
\n0
\n0
\n36
\n354
\n4<\/p>\n

15
\n31
\nEsteban Ocon
\nHaas
\n0
\n0
\n32
\n358
\n4<\/p>\n

15
\n18
\nLance Stroll
\nAston Martin
\n0
\n0
\n32
\n358
\n0<\/p>\n

17
\n22
\nYuki Tsunoda
\nRacing Bulls\/Red Bull
\n0
\n0
\n28
\n362
\n4<\/p>\n

18
\n10
\nPierre Gasly
\nAlpine
\n0
\n0
\n22
\n368
\n6<\/p>\n

19
\n5
\nGabriel Bortoleto
\nKick Sauber
\n0
\n0
\n19
\n371
\n3<\/p>\n

20
\n43
\nFranco Colapinto
\nAlpine
\n0
\n0
\n0
\n390
\n19<\/p>\n

20
\n7
\nJack Doohan
\nAlpine
\n0
\n0
\n0
\n390
\n0<\/p>\n


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