When is Qatar Grand Prix 2025: Start time, weather forecast and how to watch F1 race live

Lando Norris will be looking over his shoulder this weekend in Doha after the disaster of Las Vegas.

The McLaren driver is close to sealing his first F1 title, as he holds a 24-point lead over Oscar Piastri and reigning champion Max Verstappen, but his and his team-mate’s qualifcation last week, after finishing second and fourth, has given the Dutchman hope of a fifth straight crown.

There are 33 points up for grabs this weekend, with the addition of the Saturday sprint race, so Norris can be crowned champion come Sunday.

But race strategy will be harder given the two mandatory pit stops. Can Norris see out victory or will Verstappen, who has won the last two races in Doha, take it to the final round?

The Lusail International Circuit will host the race.

The first two practice sessions take place on Friday, November 28, with FP1 at 1.30pm GMT and qualifying for the sprint race coming at 5.30pm GMT.

The sprint race will take place at 2pm GMT on Saturday, November 29, with qualifying for the GP at 6pm.

Lights out at the grand prix is scheduled for 4pm UK time on Sunday, November 30.

TV channel: Every session from the Qatar Grand Prix is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports’ dedicated F1 channel. Coverage of the grand prix on Sunday begins from 4pm UK time.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the Brazilian Grand Prix live online via the Sky Go app. It is also available to stream via NOW.

Free highlights: Channel 4 will show free-to-air highlights of the race at 9pm GMT on Sunday.

It will come as no surprise that there is a minimal chance of rain in Doha this weekend.

Temperates across Qatar will be between 25-30C across all three days of racing.