Race Grid Guide

Use Formula 1's current session format: Formula 1 currently publishes a standard practice-and-qualifying weekend for Qatar. A circuit FAQ contains conflicting Sprint wording, so recheck both official channels before travel.

Race weekend · Updated 23 August 2026

Qatar Grand Prix 2026 schedule

Every published Formula 1 session time for Lusail, shown in UTC and local time.

SessionUTCLusail
Practice 113:3016:30
Practice 217:0020:00
Practice 314:3017:30
Qualifying18:0021:00
Race16:0019:00

Qatar uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) year-round. Recheck the official Formula 1 timetable in race week.

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The five Formula 1 sessions

27–29 November 2026 currently follows the standard format: two Friday practices, final practice and qualifying on Saturday, then the Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Use Lusail time at the venue

The table converts Formula 1's UTC schedule into local time. Qatar uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) year-round. Recheck the official Formula 1 timetable in race week.

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Support schedules come later

Gates, support races, fan-zone appearances and entertainment are separate from the championship timetable. Use the final organiser programme for the complete day.

Primary sources

Operational facts are checked against the organiser, government, FIA or Formula 1. External links open the controlling source.