Standard Weekend · Nov 27-29

F1 Qatar Grand Prix 2026 Schedule & Session Times

Full race weekend timetable for the Qatar Grand Prix 2026. All times shown in your local timezone — select a different timezone below to convert.

Next Session Countdown

Free Practice 1 starts in

205

Days

22

Hours

56

Mins

12

Secs

Session Times in Your Timezone

Session Times

Friday · Nov 27

Free Practice 1
18:30 AST15:30
Free Practice 2
22:00 AST19:00

Saturday · Nov 28

Free Practice 3
17:30 AST14:30
Qualifying
21:00 AST18:00

Sunday · Nov 29

Grand Prix
18:00 AST15:00

Race times are approximate. Timezone offsets may vary due to daylight saving time.

F1 Qatar Grand Prix 2026 Qualifying — Time, Format & What to Know

Qualifying: Saturday, Nov 28 at 21:00 AST, UTC+3

F1 qualifying uses a three-part knockout format to set the grid for the Grand Prix:

  • Q1 (18 minutes) — All 20 drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated and start P16–P20.
  • Q2 (15 minutes) — 15 remaining drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated (P11–P15).
  • Q3 (12 minutes) — The top 10 shoot for pole position. Each driver gets two flying lap attempts.

The entire qualifying session lasts approximately one hour including breaks between segments. The Grand Prix starts Sunday, Nov 29 at 18:00 AST, UTC+3.

Full Weekend Schedule (AST, UTC+3)

Friday

  • Free Practice 1
  • Free Practice 2

Saturday

  • Free Practice 3
  • Qualifying

Sunday

  • Grand Prix

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Qatar Grand Prix HubGetting ThereFirst-Timer GuideF1 2026 Calendar

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