When is the Formula 1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

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LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - OCTOBER 08: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull

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!

HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from an entertaining 2023 Qatar Grand Prix as Verstappen leads home the McLarens

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 NOVEMBERLocal time
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastPractice Session11:50 - 12:35
F1 AcademyFirst Practice Session13:00 - 13:40
FIA Formula 2Practice Session14:05 - 14:50
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour15:00 - 15:50
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk15:00 - 16:00
FIAF1 Car Presentation15:00 - 16:00
FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION16:30 - 17:30
F1 AcademySecond Practice Session18:00 - 18:40
Formula 1Teams' Press Conference18:30 - 19:30
FIA Formula 2Qualifying Session19:10 - 19:40
FIA Formula 2F2 Press Conference20:00 - 20:25
FORMULA 1SPRINT QUALIFYING20:30 - 21:14
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastQualifying Session22:00 - 22:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk22:45 - 23:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour22:45 - 23:30

SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastFirst Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins)14:20 - 14:50
F1 AcademyQualifying Session15:20 - 15:50
FORMULA 1SPRINT (19 Laps or 60 Mins)17:00 - 17:30
Formula 1Press Conference17:30 - 18:00
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk17:40 - 18:40
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour17:40 - 18:40
FIA Formula 2Sprint Race (23 Mins or 45 Mins +1 Lap)19:20 - 20:10
FIA Formula 2F2 Press Conference20:30 - 20:55
FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION21:00 - 22:00
Formula 1Press Conference22:00 - 23:00
F1 AcademyFirst Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap)23:05 - 23:40
F1 ExperiencesF1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo23:55 - 00:55

SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastSecond Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins)12:45 - 13:15
F1 AcademySecond Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap)14:00 - 14:35
FIA Formula 2Feature Race (32 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap)15:20 - 16:25
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk16:55 - 17:55
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour16:55 - 17:55
Formula 1Drivers' Parade17:00 - 17:30
FIA Formula 2F2 Press Conference17:30 - 18:00
Formula 1National Anthem18:44 - 18:46
FORMULA 1GRAND PRIX (57 LAPS OR 120 MINS)19:00 - 21:00

How can I watch the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix?

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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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