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When is the Formula 1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
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Round 23 of the Formula 1 season, the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix weekend will take place between 29 November–1 December.
Officially the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2024, the 57-lap Grand Prix starts at 19:00 local time (UTC+3) on Sunday, 1 December, at the Lusail International Circuit on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar.
F1 first arrived at the fast and flowing track for a championship race in 2021, and this year will see the circuit host its second F1 Sprint, the final Sprint of 2024, so there’ll be even more track action!
The timetable below covers the full weekend track schedule, including details of all practice and qualifying sessions, support races, and other special events – plus, of course, the F1 Sprint timings and that crucial Qatar Grand Prix start time.
NOTE: All times listed are local. Qatar is UTC+3. Timetable subject to change.
| FRIDAY 29th NOVEMBER | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Practice Session | 11:50 - 12:35 |
| F1 Academy | First Practice Session | 13:00 - 13:40 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 14:05 - 14:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 15:00 - 15:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 15:00 - 16:00 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 15:00 - 16:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 16:30 - 17:30 |
| F1 Academy | Second Practice Session | 18:00 - 18:40 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 18:30 - 19:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 19:10 - 19:40 |
| FIA Formula 2 | F2 Press Conference | 20:00 - 20:25 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING | 20:30 - 21:14 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Qualifying Session | 22:00 - 22:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 22:45 - 23:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 22:45 - 23:30 |
| SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | First Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 14:20 - 14:50 |
| F1 Academy | Qualifying Session | 15:20 - 15:50 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT (19 Laps or 60 Mins) | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:30 - 18:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 17:40 - 18:40 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 17:40 - 18:40 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (23 Mins or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 19:20 - 20:10 |
| FIA Formula 2 | F2 Press Conference | 20:30 - 20:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 21:00 - 22:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 22:00 - 23:00 |
| F1 Academy | First Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 23:05 - 23:40 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo | 23:55 - 00:55 |
| SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Second Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 12:45 - 13:15 |
| F1 Academy | Second Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:00 - 14:35 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (32 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 15:20 - 16:25 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 16:55 - 17:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 16:55 - 17:50 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | F2 Press Conference | 17:30 - 18:00 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 18:44 - 18:46 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (57 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 19:00 - 21:00 |
How can I watch the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix?
Nothing beats being there in person. It’s the closest you can get to Formula 1.
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Don't miss your chance to experience F1 in the desert setting of Lusail...
For details of the broadcaster in your area, click here.
You can also watch the Qatar Grand Prix via F1 TV Pro (in selected countries only).
To view the full 2024 F1 calendar, click here.
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