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2025 F1 Qatar GP schedule, India timings

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F1 Qatar GP schedule

Last weekend’s Las Vegas GP delivered a fresh twist in the 2025 F1 championship after both McLaren drivers were disqualified. Lando Norris still leads the standings by 24 points, but Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri are now tied on points in second place. So, will Norris wrap up the title at Qatar?

F2 also returns to action after a two-month break. Here is your complete guide on when and where to tune in from India:

F1 Qatar GP schedule

F1 Qatar GP schedule

Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit will host the final sprint round of the championship. Given the high temperatures and abrasive track surface, Pirelli has introduced a new 25-lap rule just for this round. Essentially, each set of tyres can complete a maximum stint length of 25 laps. This means the sprint can be completed on a single set, but Sunday’s 57-lap race will see at least two pit stops.

Coming to the title fight, with two more rounds (including a sprint race) to go, we have a total of 58 points on offer. Norris needs to outscore Verstappen or Piastri by two points at Qatar to seal the title; otherwise, the title fight goes down to the wire at the Abu Dhabi finale.

F1 Qatar GP: Where to watch? 

All F1 Qatar GP sessions will be streamed live on the Fancode and F1 TV apps.

2025 F1 Qatar GP timings IST
Date
Day
Session
Time
November 28
Friday
FP1
7pm
November 28
Friday
Sprint Qualifying
11pm
November 29
Saturday
Sprint
7:30pm
November 29
Saturday
Qualifying
11:30pm
November 30
Sunday
Race
9:30pm

F2 Qatar GP schedule

F2 Qatar GP schedule

Five drivers remain in the F2 title fight, with Leonardo Fornaroli leading the standings, 19 points clear of second-placed Jak Crawford. Luke Browning, Richard Verschoor and Alexander Dunne complete the top five.

Fornaroli will get his first chance to wrap up the title this weekend at Qatar. But to do so, he’ll need a 40-point advantage by the end of the round. India’s Kush Maini is currently P16 in the standings.

F2 Qatar GP: Where to watch?

All F2 Qatar GP sessions will be streamed live on the Fancode and F1 TV apps.

2025 F2 Qatar GP timings IST
Date
Day
Session
Time
November 28
Friday
Free Practice
4:35pm
November 28
Friday
Qualifying
9:40pm
November 29
Saturday
Sprint Race
9:50pm
November 30
Sunday
Feature Race
5:30pm

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