F1 Sprint Race Today: Qatar Grand Prix 2025 start times, TV channel and live stream

The first race of the F1 Qatar Grand Prix weekend takes place TODAY (Saturday, November 29), with a 23-lap race offering the first chance of the weekend for our three championship protagonists to get some points on the board.

Lando Norris can win the championship this weekend, if he outscores rivals for the title Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by two points across the weekend.

Another scenario would see him only outscore them by one point, but winning the grand prix, a scenario that would involve him losing out heavily to his two rivals in the sprint race.

With eight points on offer for the winner, the Qatar GP sprint race could be crucial in deciding which way the championship will go, with Norris currently leading Verstappen and Piastri by 24 points.

Here's how you can catch Saturday's sprint action from Qatar in your region!

F1 Sprint Race times - Qatar Grand Prix

The first race of the Qatar GP weekend takes place today (Saturday, November 29) at 5pm local time (AST).

After that, attention will switch onto main race qualifying, later on Saturday evening.

Find the sprint race start time converted to your local time zone below:

Qatar Grand Prix 2025 Session Times

Sprint Race - Saturday, November 29, 2025

How to watch the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race 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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