F1 Qatar GP dash race and qualifying - Begin time, the best way to watch & extra

Oscar Piastri snapped a poor run of kind with pole place for the Qatar Grand Prix dash race, with Formulation 1 title rivals Lando Norris third and Max Verstappen sixth.

The McLaren driver bolted to his first pole of any form for the reason that Dutch GP on Friday evening in Qatar, beating Mercedes driver George Russell, whereas Norris may solely handle third place.

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Fernando Alonso starred for Aston Martin in fourth, forward of a formidable run by Yuki Tsunoda to take fifth and change into the primary Crimson Bull driver to outqualify Verstappen for the reason that 2024 Azerbaijan GP.

Lewis Hamilton continued to endure a depressing finish to his first season at Ferrari as he was knocked out within the first a part of dash qualifying and can begin down in 18th.

Right here is the best way to watch all of it.

What time does the dash race begin for the F1 Qatar Grand Prix?

• Date: Saturday 29 November• Begin time: 2pm GMT/5pm native time

The Qatar Grand Prix dash race begins at 2pm in the UK and 5pm native time with the Losail contest set to cowl 19 laps.

George Russell, Mercedes F1 W15, leads Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing RB20, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38, and the remainder of the sector at first

Picture by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Photos

What time does qualifying begin for the F1 Qatar Grand Prix?

• Date: Saturday 29 November• Begin time: 6pm GMT/9pm native time

Qatar Grand Prix qualifying commences at 6pm within the UK and 9pm in Doha, utilizing the standard Q1, Q2 and Q3 format.

How can I watch Formulation 1?

F1 followers within the UK can watch the championship by way of Sky Sports activities, that means additionally it is accessible by way of streaming websites NOW TV or Sky GO. Sky Sports activities F1 prices £20 every month, but it surely may also be purchased as a part of a deal that features all Sky channels at £22.

A one-off day membership for £14.99 on NOW TV can also be an possibility, as is a month-to-month contract for £31.99. Highlights are additionally accessible on free-to-air tv with Channel 4 broadcasting a bundle that goes up a number of hours after the Saturday and Sunday motion.

How can I watch the F1 Qatar GP dash race and grand prix qualifying?

• Channel: Sky Sports activities F1• Dash race begin time: 1pm GMT• Grand prix qualifying begin time: 5:15pm GMT

Sky Sports activities F1 is broadcasting each session within the 2025 F1 season for these within the UK. This weekend, Sky’s protection begins at 1pm for the dash race, 4 and 1 / 4 hours earlier than its qualifying build-up commences. Dwell commentary can also be accessible by way of Autosport.

Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, slows down to let Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38

Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, slows right down to let Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38

Picture by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Photos

When can I watch the highlights of the F1 Qatar GP dash race and grand prix qualifying?

• Channel: Channel 4• Begin time: 10:05pm GMT on Saturday 29 November

Channel 4 has broadcast highlights of F1’s Saturday and Sunday classes throughout the 2025 season. For the Qatar Grand Prix, it would air a 90-minute spotlight bundle of each the dash race and grand prix qualifying from 10:05pm on Saturday 29 November. It’s going to even be accessible by way of streaming web site All 4.

Will the F1 Qatar GP dash race and grand prix qualifying be on the radio?

Dwell radio protection of the 2025 F1 marketing campaign is offered by way of BBC Radio 5 Dwell, BBC 5 Dwell Sports activities Further and the BBC Sport web site. For the Qatar Grand Prix dash race, protection is on BBC Radio 5 Dwell Sports activities Further at 2pm, whereas grand prix qualifying is on BBC Radio 5 Dwell Sports activities Further 2 at 6pm.

What’s the climate forecast for the dash race and grand prix qualifying at Doha?

Saturday at Losail is anticipated to stay dry and heat. The dash race might be held in 25C, whereas grand prix qualifying is ready to be held in 23C, with no likelihood of rain for each classes.

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