Here’s F1 start time information from around the world for the Qatar Grand Prix, which has proven itself to be one of the most physically demanding races of the year.

After the last Sprint of the season, drivers will qualify and prepare for 57 laps around Lusail, a challenging circuit with a desert climate.

What time does the Qatar Grand Prix start?

The Qatar Grand Prix will start at 16:00 local time on Sunday, December 1, 2024; This corresponds to these times in the following regions around the world:

United States and Canada*: 5 a.m. Pacific Time, 7 a.m. Central Time, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
Mexico: 07:00 (Mexico City)
United Kingdom: 13:00
Central European Time**: 14:00
South Africa: 15:00
Gulf Standard Time: 17:00
India: 18.30
Indonesia*: 20:00 (West Indonesia Time)
China: 21.00
Singapore: 21:00
Malaysia: 21:00
Philippines: 21:00
Japan: 22:00
Australia*: 12:00 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) (Monday, December 2)
New Zealand: 02:00 (New Zealand Summer Time) (Monday, December 2)

*If you don’t live in a part of this region with these time zones, convert to check locally.

**Covering 30 countries and territories: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia , Norway, Poland, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (except Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City city.

How to watch Qatar Grand Prix on TV?

Viewers in the UK can stream every F1 race live With Sky Sports subscription or a NOW Sports Month Membership. There are no contracts with NOW TV and you can cancel anytime!

Different nations and regions around the world have their own broadcast rights deals for Formula 1 and here is a selection of where F1 fans can watch the Qatar Grand Prix from around the world, whether via pay TV or for free. weather:

Africa: SuperSport
Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
Brazil: BandSports, TV Bandeirantes
Canada: RDS (French), TSN (English)
Central Asia: Setanta Sports
China: CCTV
France: Channel+
Germany: Sky Sport F1
India: FanCode
Italy: Sky Sport F1, TV8
Japan: DAZN, Fuji TV
Latin America (excluding Argentina and Mexico): ESPN
Malaysia: beIN Sports
Mexico: Fox Sports
Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports
Netherlands: Viaplay
New Zealand: Sky Sport, Prime (highlights)
Pakistan: A Sport
Republic of Ireland: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 UK (important)
South Korea: Coupang
Spain: DAZN
UK: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 (highlights)
United States: ESPN+, ESPN Being Expelled

Stay up to date with all the Formula 1 action with PlanetF1.com

F1 2024: Where to buy, how to watch, cheapest ticket prices and best package deals

Follow PlanetF1.com’s WhatsApp channel for all the F1 breaking news!

Qatar Grand Prix live stream: How to watch online

F1 fans will be able to stream the Qatar Grand Prix live via platforms such as NOW and Sky Go in the UK.

F1 TV Pro is available in selected regions worldwide and offers exclusive features such as onboard cameras from all 20 cars, pre- and post-race shows and much more.

F1 TV Pro can also be streamed live on Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku, without ad breaks and with commentary in six languages.

Here is the list of all regions where F1 TV Pro is available.

How long is the Qatar Grand Prix?

All races except the Monaco Grand Prix run around the same distance, measured at 300km plus one lap, coming to the closest distance of 305km – or time limited with a two-hour race within a three-hour window.

For the Qatar Grand Prix, this distance corresponds to 57 laps.

Read next: F1 calendar: When and where is the next F1 race held?