The Qatar Grand Prix qualifying for the 2024 F1 season will take place on Saturday, November 30, at 9 p.m. local time in Lusail. This timing varies across global regions: in North America, the session starts at 10 a.m. Pacific, 12 p.m. Central, and 1 p.m. Eastern. In Europe, the times are 6 p.m. in the UK and 7 p.m. in Central Europe. Meanwhile, fans in the Asia-Pacific region will need to tune in during early morning hours on December 1. These varying start times ensure F1 fans worldwide can tune in and enjoy the Qatar Grand Prix qualifying action.
For those interested in watching the race on television, broadcasting rights vary by region. In the UK, Sky Sports and NOW TV offer live coverage, while Channel 4 provides highlights. In North America, ESPN and ESPN Deportes hold the broadcasting rights, and TSN offers coverage in Canada. Other prominent broadcasters include SuperSport in Africa, Fox Sports in Australia, Canal+ in France, and Viaplay in the Netherlands. Many regions, such as Latin America and parts of Asia, also have designated local broadcasters, enabling broad accessibility for the global fan base.
For online streaming, several options are available. In the UK, fans can stream the Qatar Grand Prix through NOW TV and Sky Go. F1 TV Pro offers an online streaming service worldwide, where available, providing exclusive features like onboard cameras, pre- and post-race shows, and ad-free viewing. F1 TV Pro supports multiple streaming devices such as Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV, and offers commentary in six languages, catering to a diverse audience.
The F1 qualifying format for determining the race grid uses a three-part knockout system, spread over an hour. In the first session (Q1), which lasts 18 minutes, the five slowest drivers are eliminated, setting positions 16-20. In Q2, lasting 15 minutes, another five drivers are eliminated, determining positions 11-15. Finally, Q3 is a 12-minute session in which the remaining 10 drivers compete for pole position and set the top 10 starting spots. This format adds a competitive edge, with drivers striving to advance in each round.
The Qatar Grand Prix provides multiple ways for fans to engage with the race weekend. Whether through regional television broadcasts, online streaming options, or the structured knockout format of qualifying, F1 ensures that fans worldwide can access high-quality, live-action coverage of one of the season’s most anticipated events.
