F1 Practice Today: Qatar Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule, TV channel and live stream

The action at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix gets underway TODAY (Friday, November 28), with the one and only practice session.

With just two rounds left in the 2025 championship, the title battle is heating up and could get even more interesting considering there is both a sprint and a main grand prix in Qatar.

This race weekend could also be when McLaren driver Lando Norris manages to claim his maiden drivers' title, so you won't want to miss a moment!

Here is how and when to tune in as the Qatar GP practice session kicks off at the Lusail International Circuit.

F1 Practice times - Qatar Grand Prix

The first and only practice session at the Qatar GP takes place today (Friday, November 28) at 4:30pm local time (AST).

As the Qatar GP is hosting the final sprint race of the season, there will be no FP2 or FP3, with sprint qualifying the only other session to take place on Friday at 8:30pm AST.

Find the practice session start times converted to your local time zone below:

Qatar Grand Prix 2025 Session Times

FP1 - Friday, November 28, 2025

How to watch the Qatar Grand Prix practice live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries:

Where to watch: F1 2025 broadcasters by region

F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

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