F1 2025 Qatar Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied

The F1 starting grid for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix has been officially confirmed by the FIA.

Oscar Piastri achieved the double in Qatar, securing sprint and main race pole position alongside a commanding sprint race victory.

The Aussie needs to beat McLaren team-mate Lando Norris on Sunday to remain in the F1 title fight, with the British driver lining up next to Piastri in second on the grid.

Max Verstappen couldn't trouble the two McLarens in qualifying, but managed to secure third in what is set up to be a thrilling first lap on Sunday evening.

Here is the official starting grid for Sunday's Qatar GP, as now officially confirmed by the FIA.

* = Gabriel Bortoleto will serve a five-place grid penalty for causing a collision at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

**Franco Colapinto is required to start from the pit-lane after a series of changes were made to his Alpine under parc ferme conditions.

F1 Race times - Qatar Grand Prix

Lights out in Qatar is today (Sunday, November 30, 2025), at 7pm local time (AST) at Lusail.

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

Qatar Grand Prix 2025 Session Times

Race - Sunday, November 30, 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

*F1 fans in Austria (ORF), Belgium (RTBF) and Luxembourg (RTL.lu) can watch a FREE live stream of every F1 race in 2025.

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

READ MORE: F1 Qualifying Results: Qatar GP times and grid positions

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