Qatar Grand Prix 2027 start time

The 2027 Qatar Grand Prix is round 23 of 24, racing on Sunday, 5 December 2027 at Lusail International Circuit — a sprint weekend. Formula 1 confirms session start times closer to the race; this page then shows them in your timezone automatically.

Race day
Weekend
3–5 December 2027
Countdown to race day
417d 11h 39m 59s

Session start times to be confirmed

The 2027 Qatar Grand Prix is officially on the calendar for 3–5 December 2027, a sprint weekend. Formula 1 publishes the exact session start times a few weeks before each round, as it always does — so this page shows the confirmed race date now and no invented times. The moment the 2027 clock times are released, it upgrades to the full per-timezone start-time table, exactly like our 2026 race pages already do.

Circuit
Lusail International Circuit
Round
23 of 24
Race day
Sunday, 5 December
Weekend
Sprint

Recent winners at Lusail International Circuit

Most recent Grands Prix at Lusail International Circuit
SeasonWinnerTeam
2025Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
2024Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
2021Lewis HamiltonMercedes

About round 23

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Qatar Grand Prix 2027 — FAQ

When is the 2027 Qatar Grand Prix?

The 2027 Qatar Grand Prix is round 23 of 24, racing on Sunday, 5 December 2027 at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. The race weekend runs 3–5 December 2027.

What time does the 2027 Qatar Grand Prix start?

Formula 1 hasn't published the 2027 session start times yet — they're confirmed a few weeks before the race. This page updates automatically to show the start time converted to your timezone the moment they're released.

Is the 2027 Qatar Grand Prix a sprint weekend?

Yes. The 2027 Qatar round is one of the season's 10 sprint weekends, so it adds a sprint race and sprint qualifying to the usual programme.

Who won the most recent Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit?

Max Verstappen won for Red Bull Racing in 2025, the most recent running at Lusail International Circuit.

Where is the 2027 Qatar Grand Prix held?

At Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. It's round 23 of 24 in the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship.

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2027 calendar last verified Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Source: Official Formula 1 2027 calendar (formula1.com/en/racing/2027, announced 16 September 2026) and the 2027 event pages for Madring, Portimão and Istanbul Park. Race dates and sprint weekends are confirmed; session start times aren’t published yet. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1.