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Standard Weekend · Nov 27-29

F1 Qatar Grand Prix 2026 Schedule & Session Times

Updated · By GrandPrixPal Editorial

2026 session times verified against formula1.com

Full race weekend timetable for the Qatar Grand Prix 2026. Times are shown in track time (AST, UTC+3) — switch to your own time zone in the schedule below.

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Qatar Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Track time — AST, UTC+3.

Friday

Nov 27
  • Free Practice 14:30 PM AST
  • Free Practice 28:00 PM AST

Saturday

Nov 28
  • Free Practice 35:30 PM AST
  • Qualifying9:00 PM AST

Sunday

Nov 29
  • Grand Prix7:00 PM AST

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 19:00 AST, UTC+3.

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