The Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying session for the 2024 Formula 1 season will take place at 10 pm local time on Friday, November 22. However, due to time zone differences, viewers worldwide will experience the event on Saturday, November 23. In the United States, the session airs at 10 pm Pacific Time, but for other regions like the UK, Europe, and Asia, qualifying starts from early morning to afternoon. For example, fans in the UK can tune in at 6 am, while viewers in Australia and New Zealand can catch it at 5 pm and 7 pm, respectively.
Fans can watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix on various television networks globally, depending on their region. In the UK, live streaming is available through Sky Sports or a NOW Sports Month Membership, which allows viewers to cancel anytime. In other countries, broadcasting rights vary, with networks like SuperSport in Africa, Fox Sports in Australia, and ESPN in the United States. In Latin American countries, fans (excluding Argentina and Mexico) can view F1 races through ESPN, while countries like Germany and Italy offer coverage on Sky Sport F1. Additionally, highlights are often available on select free-to-air channels like Channel 4 in the UK and Prime in New Zealand.
For those preferring to stream the event online, options like NOW and Sky Go provide coverage in the UK. Globally, F1 TV Pro offers streaming in select regions with special features like onboard cameras, pre and post-race analysis, and commentary in multiple languages. Supported on devices such as Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku, F1 TV Pro is ad-free and offers immersive features that enhance the viewing experience.
The F1 qualifying format used to determine the starting grid is a knockout-style process divided into three timed sessions. In Q1, lasting 18 minutes, all drivers compete, with the five slowest eliminated and ranked 16-20. Q2 then follows a similar format for 15 minutes, eliminating another five drivers who take places 11-15. The final 12-minute session, Q3, is for the top 10 drivers who battle for pole position and the top starting spots on the grid. This knockout system, introduced to Formula 1 several years ago, remains popular for its competitive edge and high-stakes eliminations.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix promises a thrilling qualifying session under the lights, and fans around the world have multiple viewing options to catch the action live or on demand. Whether watching through traditional television or streaming platforms, Formula 1 enthusiasts can engage in an international viewing experience that connects them to the excitement of F1 qualifying, from the knockout rounds to the final quest for pole position.
