Round
22 of 23
🇶🇦 Qatar GP 2026 Start Time
The Qatar GP 2026 starts at on Sunday, November 29, 2026 — that’s in the UK and Ireland, on the US East Coast, and in eastern Australia the next day. Round 22 of 23 at Lusail International Circuit.
Also searched as the Lusail Grand Prix — the same Qatar GP start time, in your local timezone.
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Heads up — the Qatar GP falls on a different day depending on where you are. It is Sunday in US Pacific and US Eastern; Monday in Japan and Eastern Australia. What day is it where I am? ↓
Circuit
Lusail International Circuit
Country
Qatar
Weekend
Standard
Race start (UTC)
Sunday, November 29, 16:00 UTC
Full Qatar GP weekend schedule
| Session | Day & date (UTC) | Start (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Fri, Nov 27 | |
| Free Practice 2 | Fri, Nov 27 | |
| Free Practice 3 | Sat, Nov 28 | |
| Qualifying | Sat, Nov 28 | |
| Race | Sun, Nov 29 |
Every session — practice, qualifying and the race — shown in your local timezone. Times update automatically if the schedule changes.
When is the Qatar GP?
The Qatar GP is round 22 of the 2026 Formula 1 season, held at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. Lights out is scheduled for Sunday, November 29 at 16:00 UTC. The card above converts that to your local time automatically and counts down to the start.
What time is the Qatar GP around the world?
Lights out is at . That puts the Qatar GP start at (US Eastern / ET, New York) for North American fans, in the UK and Ireland (London & Dublin), and in eastern Australia (Sydney & Melbourne) the next day. Full conversion across major regions and cities:
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| US PacificLos Angeles | |
| US CentralChicago & Austin | |
| US EasternNew York | |
| MexicoMexico City | |
| Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo | |
| ArgentinaBuenos Aires | |
| UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin | |
| Central EuropeParis & Berlin | |
| Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi | |
| IndiaMumbai & New Delhi | |
| SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila | (next day) |
| JapanTokyo | (next day) |
| Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne | (next day) |
Session start times verified against the official F1 timetable on October 6, 2026. Times can change — this page reflects the last verified schedule and updates automatically when it does.
What time does the Qatar GP finish?
The Qatar GP is scheduled to finish at approximately — about two hours after the start. F1 races run to the lesser of 305 km or two hours of racing, so most last around 1h45–2h of green-flag running; a red flag or repeated safety cars can push the finish later, and the FIA caps total race time at three hours (how long is an F1 race?). How many stops it takes to get there comes down to the soft, medium and hard tyre compounds and how fast they wear. In the UK and Ireland that is roughly , and on the US East Coast about . Treat it as a planning estimate — take the exact start time above and add roughly two hours.
Qualifying converts the same way — set your alarm for in the UK:
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| US PacificLos Angeles | |
| US CentralChicago & Austin | |
| US EasternNew York | |
| MexicoMexico City | |
| Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo | |
| ArgentinaBuenos Aires | |
| UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin | |
| Central EuropeParis & Berlin | |
| Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi | |
| IndiaMumbai & New Delhi | |
| SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila | (next day) |
| JapanTokyo | (next day) |
| Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne | (next day) |
When does F1 Fantasy lock for the Qatar GP?
F1 Fantasy players need the same thing this page does best — a time, in your own timezone. Your team locks at the start of qualifying for the Qatar GP:
F1 Fantasy lock deadline: Qualifying start — (UTC). Set your team before qualifying begins. See every round’s F1 Fantasy deadline →
Derived from this round’s qualifying start time above, so it always matches the schedule. For every round’s deadline in your timezone with a live countdown, see the F1 Fantasy deadline tracker.
2025: Max Verstappen (Red Bull) won. Full 2025 Qatar GP result
Who won the last Qatar GP? Recent winners at Lusail International Circuit
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Lusail International Circuit in 2025. Max Verstappen has won here 3 times in the last 4 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 4 runnings at Lusail International Circuit:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-10-06.
Qatar GP practice, qualifying times
A Grand Prix weekend is more than race day. The Qatar GP runs 4 timed sessions before lights out, listed here in UTC — the table above shows each one in your own timezone:
- Free Practice 1: Friday, November 27 at 13:30 UTC
- Free Practice 2: Friday, November 27 at 17:00 UTC
- Free Practice 3: Saturday, November 28 at 14:30 UTC
- Qualifying: Saturday, November 28 at 18:00 UTC
Qualifying for the Qatar GP sets the grid on Saturday, November 28 at 18:00 UTC. Open this page on race weekend and every time shown updates to wherever you are in the world.
How to watch the Qatar GP live
In the US the Qatar GP is live on Apple TV, which became the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the United States from 2026 with every session live. In the UK it’s on Sky Sports F1, with free highlights on Channel 4; and worldwide, F1 TV Pro streams every session where it’s available. Major viewer markets:
| Viewer market | Where to watch |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Apple TV (exclusive from 2026 — every session live; all practice sessions and select races free in the Apple TV app) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Sky Sports F1 (every session live)Free-to-air: Channel 4 (free-to-air highlights; live coverage of the British GP) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | TSN / RDS (French); stream via TSN+ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream via Kayo SportsFree-to-air: Network 10 (free-to-air for the Australian GP) |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Globo — sportv and GloboPlay (every session live)Free-to-air: TV Globo (free-to-air) — 15 Grands Prix live and on delay |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Grupo Televisa — Sky Sports channels via Sky and Izzi (every session live)Free-to-air: Canal 5 (free-to-air for the Mexican GP) |
| 🇫🇷 France | Canal+ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Sky DeutschlandFree-to-air: RTL (free-to-air for select races) |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Sky ItaliaFree-to-air: TV8 (free-to-air for select races/highlights) |
| 🌍 Worldwide | F1 TV Pro (official live stream of every session, where available) |
For subscription costs, free trials and how to watch F1 free in every market, see the full 2026 F1 TV & streaming guide.
Broadcast details can change — confirm with your provider before lights out. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1 or any broadcaster.
Watch the Qatar GP back — highlights & replays
Missed it? Official Qatar GP highlights are posted free on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and at formula1.com/video within a few hours of the chequered flag. Full-race replays and every session on demand are available to F1 TV Pro subscribers wherever F1 TV is offered.
Free-to-air catch-up and highlights in your country:
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Channel 4 (free-to-air highlights; live coverage of the British GP)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: Network 10 (free-to-air for the Australian GP)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: TV Globo (free-to-air) — 15 Grands Prix live and on delay
- 🇲🇽 Mexico: Canal 5 (free-to-air for the Mexican GP)
- 🇩🇪 Germany: RTL (free-to-air for select races)
- 🇮🇹 Italy: TV8 (free-to-air for select races/highlights)
Highlights and replay availability vary by region and can change; only official Formula 1 and licensed broadcaster sources are listed. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1 or any broadcaster.
Common questions about the Qatar GP
What time does the Qatar GP start?
Lights out for the Qatar GP is at 16:00 UTC on Sunday, November 29. That is 11:00 AM EST in the US (Eastern), 4:00 PM GMT in the UK and Ireland, and 3:00 AM AEDT in eastern Australia the following day. The card at the top converts it to your own timezone automatically.
What day is the Qatar GP?
The Qatar GP falls on a different calendar day depending on where you watch: Sunday in US Pacific and US Eastern; Monday in Japan and Eastern Australia. It happens at the same instant everywhere — set your reminder for the local day shown in the card and table above.
What time does the Qatar GP finish?
The Qatar GP is scheduled to finish about two hours after the 16:00 UTC start — roughly 18:00 UTC. Most F1 races last around 1h45–2h, but safety cars or a red flag can extend it, up to a three-hour maximum.
What time is the Qatar GP in the US?
In the US the Qatar GP starts at 11:00 AM EST on the East Coast (Eastern) and 8:00 AM PST on the West Coast (Pacific). It is shown live on Apple TV, the exclusive US home of Formula 1 from 2026.
Where is the Qatar GP held?
The Qatar GP is held at Lusail International Circuit, Qatar — round 22 of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Is the Qatar GP a sprint weekend?
No — the Qatar GP is a standard Grand Prix weekend: practice sessions and qualifying, then the Grand Prix on Sunday. There is no sprint race at this round.
What channel is the Qatar GP on?
In the US the Qatar GP is live on Apple TV; in the UK it is on Sky Sports F1, with free-to-air highlights on Channel 4. Worldwide, F1 TV Pro streams every session where it is available.
Where can I watch the Qatar GP highlights?
Official Qatar GP highlights are posted free on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and at formula1.com/video within a few hours of the chequered flag. In some countries a free-to-air broadcaster also airs a highlights show — for example Channel 4 in the UK and TV8 in Italy.
Can I watch the Qatar GP full race back on replay?
Yes — full-race replays and every session on demand are available to F1 TV Pro subscribers wherever F1 TV is offered. Free official highlights (not the full race) go up on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and formula1.com/video shortly after the race.
When does F1 Fantasy lock for the Qatar GP?
Your F1 Fantasy team locks for the Qatar GP at the start of qualifying — 18:00 UTC on Saturday, November 28. That is 1:00 PM EST in the US (Eastern), 6:00 PM GMT in the UK and Ireland, and 5:00 AM AEDT in eastern Australia. Make any transfers and set your line-up before then.
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