November 29, 2026
Sun, Nov 29 · 7:00 PM AST
2026 Formula 1 · Round 22
Qatar Grand Prix 2026 Schedule, Times & Results
Qatar's November 27-29 weekend returns to a standard format with three practice sessions, qualifying and a 57-lap Sunday Grand Prix at 7:00 PM local time. Lusail's 5.419-kilometre layout is dominated by medium- and high-speed corners, with its kilometre-plus main straight making Turn 1 the decisive braking zone.
Round 22
Nov 27–Nov 29, 2026
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Practice 1Fri, Nov 27 · 13:30 UTC
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Lusail
Lusail, Qatar
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Three practice sessions lead into qualifying and the Grand Prix.
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Qatar Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
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FP1
Practice 1
The opening practice session for first setup runs and an early look at track conditions.
StartFri, Nov 27 · 13:30 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-11-27T14:30:00Z
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StartFri, Nov 27 · 17:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-11-27T18:00:00Z
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StartSat, Nov 28 · 14:30 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-11-28T15:30:00Z
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StartSat, Nov 28 · 18:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-11-28T19:00:00Z
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StartSun, Nov 29 · 16:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-11-29T18:00:00Z
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What to Know About the Qatar Grand Prix 2026
Turn 1 is the obvious attack; the linked corners decide who reaches it closely enough
The long main straight creates the slipstream and heavy braking opportunity into Turn 1. After that, Lusail becomes a flowing sequence with few truly slow corners or long recovery points. Front-end confidence helps a driver hold the intended line, while one slide can compromise the tyres and several corners that follow.
- The official race distance is 308.611 kilometres over 57 laps.
- A clean final corner is essential because it starts the run that becomes the next Turn 1 attack.
Sustained corner load makes consistency more informative than one headline lap
Fast, linked bends keep energy in the tyres, so teams must understand wear and temperature across a stint rather than chase only qualifying speed. Running beyond the track edge can erase a lap or bring penalties, and windblown dust can change grip across the exposed venue. Current FIA and tyre-supplier event notes should always take precedence over assumptions from earlier Qatar races.
- Compare long-run lap fall-off in FP2, which starts at the same 8:00 PM local time window used for night running.
- Follow official race-week tyre guidance; any stint limits or pressure instructions are event-specific.
Use Friday's late schedule to arrive after the heat without missing the first meaningful clues
FP1 starts at 4:30 PM and FP2 at 8:00 PM Friday; Saturday has FP3 at 5:30 PM and qualifying at 9:00 PM; Sunday's race begins at 7:00 PM. Lusail International Circuit is outside central Doha, so check the final promoter transport, shuttle and parking instructions rather than relying on a normal city journey.
- Daylight arrival can still be hot even though the key sessions run after sunset.
- A light layer helps on air-conditioned transport and during the cooler late-evening return.
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Official event name: FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2026
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Official Qatar Grand Prix 2026 Information
Race times and results on this page are paired with official championship and event-organiser information. Always recheck the organiser before travelling because gates, transport and event activities can change.
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Formula 1 — Qatar 2026
Official F1 session schedule, 5.419 km length, lap count and race distance
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Official event dates, tickets and venue information
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Qatar Grand Prix 2026 FAQ
Is the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?
No. The official 2026 schedule has FP1 and FP2 Friday, FP3 and qualifying Saturday, and the Grand Prix Sunday.
What time does the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix start?
The race starts at 7:00 PM Qatar local time on Sunday, November 29. Qualifying starts at 9:00 PM local time Saturday.
When is the Qatar Grand Prix 2026?
The race weekend runs Nov 27–Nov 29, 2026. The Grand Prix is scheduled for Sun, Nov 29 · 7:00 PM AST.
What time does the Qatar Grand Prix start?
The race starts at Sun, Nov 29 · 7:00 PM AST. Use the timezone controls above for US Eastern, Central, Pacific, UK or track time.
Is the Qatar Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?
No. It follows the standard FP1, FP2, FP3, qualifying and race format.
Where can I find the Qatar Grand Prix results?
Result links will appear beside each session after its classification is available.