F1 Qualifying Today: Qatar Grand Prix 2025 start time, schedule, TV channel and live stream

Following all the excitement of the sprint race, F1 will switch its attention to the main race at the Qatar Grand Prix, with qualifying taking place later on Saturday.

While the points on offer in the sprint race could have a bearing on the tight championship battle, the main points this weekend come in the form of the 57-lap race, which will be a mandatory two-stop event.

Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris - who can win the title this weekend - will all be battling it out to see who can take pole position in Qatar, and grab that advantage going into the all-important race.

Norris has taken the last three pole positions, and that is what has put him in such a strong position to turn the tables on his team-mate Piastri in recent events.

However, Verstappen can now smell a fifth world championship title, and is currently tied on poles with Norris throughout the season (seven).

There's no doubt that the Aussie's qualifying form has certainly struggled recently, but recently Piastri returned to form during Friday's sprint qualifying where he claimed pole position.

With Piastri then gaining victory in the sprint race, it's now or never for Max to turn up in Qatar and keep his title hopes alive.

You will not want to miss grand prix qualifying at the Lusail International Circuit!

F1 Qualifying times - Qatar Grand Prix

Main race qualifying in Qatar takes place today (Saturday, November 29) at 9pm local time (AST).

Find the qualifying start time converted to your local time zone below:

Qatar Grand Prix 2025 Session Times

Qualifying - Saturday, November 29, 2025

How to watch Qatar Grand Prix Qualifying 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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