Qatar GP 2025 start times – Full schedule at Lusail
Here is the full schedule for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, which will take place at the Lusail International Circuit. After the dramatic Las Vegas round, with McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified and the championship reopened, Formula 1 heads back to the Middle East for the Qatar GP 2025. With only two races remaining, the title fight is still wide open, and Max Verstappen remains in contention for a comeback.
Ferrari arrives in Qatar with optimism after a solid weekend in the United States, where Charles Leclerc impressed with a strong comeback. The team aims to maintain momentum and secure crucial points in the championship battle.
The Lusail circuit, inaugurated in 2004 and upgraded for Formula 1, is one of the most complete tracks on the calendar. It features fast corners, long straights, and a variety of racing lines. Night races in Qatar also provide a visually stunning backdrop for the on-track action.
Optimal car setup for Lusail
Teams will need a well-balanced car, with high aerodynamic downforce to tackle fast corners and strong stability under heavy braking. Wind and sand can impact grip, making tyre management a decisive factor for the entire weekend.
The Sprint weekend format means a single free practice on Friday morning, followed by Sprint Qualifying, the Sprint Race on Saturday, and the official Qualifying for the main race on Sunday evening.
| Date | Category / Event | Session | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 28 November | Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | First Practice Session | 12:50 – 13:35 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 14:05 – 14:50 | |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 15:00 – 15:50 | |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 15:00 – 16:00 | |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 15:00 – 16:00 | |
| Formula 1 | First Practice Session | 16:30 – 17:30 | |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Second Practice Session | 18:00 – 18:45 | |
| Formula 1 | Teams’ Press Conference | 18:30 – 19:30 | |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 19:10 – 19:40 | |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 20:00 – 20:25 | |
| Formula 1 | Sprint Qualifying | 20:30 – 21:14 | |
| Saturday 29 November | Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Qualifying Session | 15:20 – 15:50 |
| Promoter Activity | Air Display – Qatar Airways Flyover | 16:37 – 16:39 | |
| Formula 1 | Sprint (19 Laps or 60 Mins) | 17:00 – 17:30 | |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:30 – 18:00 | |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 17:40 – 18:40 | |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 17:40 – 18:40 | |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 19:20 – 20:10 | |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 20:30 – 20:55 | |
| Formula 1 | Qualifying Session | 21:00 – 22:00 | |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | First Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 22:45 – 23:15 | |
| Sunday 30 November | Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Second Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 13:50 – 14:20 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (32 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 15:00 – 16:05 | |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 16:25 – 16:55 | |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 16:50 – 17:50 | |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 16:50 – 17:50 | |
| Formula 1 | Drivers’ Parade | 17:00 – 17:30 | |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 18:44 – 18:46 | |
| Formula 1 | Grand Prix (57 Laps or 120 Mins) | 19:00 – 21:00 |
Note: Qatar is 3 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.
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