Although the Formula 1 title has now been wrapped up in Max Verstappen's favor, there were still plenty of eyes on the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix as the F1 season reached its penultimate weekend under the lights of the Lusail International Circuit today.
There was something of a McLaren love in during Saturday's Sprint Race, with Lando Norris stepping aside to let Oscar Piastri take maximum points. Despite the team's disappointment at not quite hauling in the Dutchman, it's looking likely that they will now win a first constructor's championship in over 25 years. That's no mean feat, and they'll want a strong finish to the season to set up even better fortune in 2025.
But it's George Russell who started Sunday's race up front, after Verstappen was relegated a place. Then it was that pair of McLarens together on the second row.
Want to know who won the third ever running of this race at the Lusail International Circuit? We'll explain in this article how to watch Qatar Grand Prix streams from anywhere with a VPN as well as key information on the race circuit, history and, at the very bottom of the page, a full list of results.
When was the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix?
The 2024 Qatar G.P. took place on Sunday, December 1 at 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. GMT. That's 7 p.m. local time at the Lusail International Circuit.
How to watch Qatar Grand Prix 2024 on TV
The 2024 Qatar Grand Prix was broadcast on ESPN channels in the U.S. That included all the F1 race weekend practice sessions and qualifying, as well as the race itself.
In the U.K., F1 broadcasting rights belong to Sky TV. Fox Sports is the F1 rights holder in Australia. We have full information on watching F1 on TV here.
Qatar Grand Prix FREE highlights
Not long after the completion of each Grand Prix, the official Formula 1 YouTube channel puts a 5-10 minute highlight package out of the race.
You can find the free Qatar Grand Prix highlights right here.
Alternatively, later on race day the U.K.'s free to watch Channel 4 streaming service hosts an extended highlights program of two hours that then becomes available on demand. To watch that coverage outside of the U.K., you'll need need to use a good VPN — full details below.
Qatar Grand Prix full race replay
Below you'll find the international broadcasters that showed F1 live streams as the Qatar Grand Prix happened. And the great news is that some of them show a full replay after the race is complete:
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U.K. — Sky Sports or Now
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U.S. — ESPN via Sling/Fubo and ESPN Plus
- Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN risk-free
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the race?
You can still watch the Qatar Grand Prix live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for F1 fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Are there any F1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix free streams?
Yes, but only in some countries. Viewers in the following places can watch the 2024 F1 Qatar Grand Prix for free with these TV broadcasters and streaming services:
Austria – ServusTV
Azerbaijan – Idman Azerbaijan TV
Belgium – RTBF Auvio
Brazil – TV Bandeirantes
Greece – ANT1 (TV only)
Hungary – M4 Sport
Liechtenstein – SRG SSR
Luxembourg – RTL Zwee
Pakistan – A Sports
Romania – Antena 1 (TV only)
Tajikistan – Varzish TV
Note: These free streams are restricted to the broadcasters' respective countries.
Qatar Grand Prix schedule 2024
The 2024 Qatar Grand Prix schedule is as follows:
What time is the Qatar Grand Prix worldwide?
Lights out for the start of the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix is set for 7 p.m. local time in Qatar on Sunday, December 1. Here are the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix start times in Europe, India, South Africa and other worldwide locations:
- 8 a.m. PST – Pacific Standard Time
- 9 a.m. MST – Mountain Standard Time
- 10 a.m. CST – Central Standard Time
- 10 a.m. CST – Mexico City, Mexico
- 11 a.m. EST – Eastern Standard Time
- 1 p.m. BRT – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 4 p.m. GMT – United Kingdom
- 5 p.m. CET – Central Europe
- 6 p.m. SAST – South Africa
- 8 p.m. GST – Dubai, UAE
- 9:30 p.m. IST – New Delhi, India
- 11 p.m. WIB – Jakarta, Indonesia
- 12 a.m. CST – Beijing, China (Mon, Dec. 2)
- 3 a.m. AEDT – Australia (Mon, Dec. 2)
- 5 a.m. NZDT – New Zealand (Mon, Dec. 2)
Qatar Grand Prix 2024 starting grid positions
- George Russell Mercedes
- Max Verstappen Red Bull
- Lando Norris McLaren
- Oscar Piastri McLaren
- Charles Leclerc Ferrari
- Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
- Carlos Sainz Jnr. Ferrari
- Fernando Alonso Aston Martin
- Sergio Pérez Red Bull
- Kevin Magnussen Haas-Ferrari
- Pierre Gasly Alpine
- Zhou Guanyu Kick Sauber-Ferrari
- Valtteri Bottas Kick Sauber-Ferrari
- Yuki Tsunoda RB-Honda
- Lance Stroll Aston Martin
- Alexander Albon Williams-Mercedes
- Liam Lawson RB-Honda
- Nico Hülkenberg Haas-Ferrari
- Franco Colapinto Williams-Mercedes
- Esteban Ocon Alpine-Renault
Qatar Grand Prix circuit
The 2024 Qatar Grand Prix takes place over 57 laps of the 5.419-kilometre Lusail International Circuit.
The Qatar Grand Prix is one of the newest additions to the F1 calendar, first being staged in 2021 as a late replacement for the Australian Grand Prix, which had been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions at the time Down Under. The Lusail International Circuit filled the void and returned in 2023 as a permanent fixture, following a year off as Qatar focused on hosting the 2022 World Cup.
The circuit opened in 2004 and has hosted the Qatar Moto G.P. ever since, plus World Super Bikes from the following year until 2020. World Touring Car Championship, FIM Endurance World Championship and Motocross World Championship have also been held at the track.
The Qatar Grand Prix is one of six F1 2024 races held under floodlights, starting at 7 p.m. local time. Despite the evening start time, desert temperatures make this one of the most gruelling Grands Prix for drivers. In 2023, Esteban Ocon vomited twice in his car while finishing seventh and Logan Sargeant retired from the race suffering heatstroke and dehydration.
Qatar Grand Prix FAQ
So, that's how to watch the Qatar Grand Prix and all the race timings sorted. Now here's an F1 Qatar FAQ for everything else you want to know about the upcoming race.
What are the odds and predictions for the 2024 Qatar G.P?
After his impressive showing in the Sprint Race on Saturday, Lando Norris is favorite to top the podium heading into qualifying. Online betting company Bet365 has him odds-on at 5/6.
Last weekend's victor George Russell and sprint winner Oscar Piastri come next, followed by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Newly crowned four-time champion Max Verstappen isn't fancied much at all, sitting at 14/1.
What will the weather be like at the 2024 Qatar G.P?
No prizes for guessing that the weather in Qatar this weekend is hot and sunny throughout. Things do cool down a little in the evenings when qualifying and Sunday's race take place, but not a huge amount — temperatures will still be in the high 60s to low 70s.
When is the next race?
The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix follows one week after the Qatar G.P. Abu Dhabi is the final race of a tripleheader that began in Las Vegas and that brings an end to the 2024 season. The race date is Sunday, December 8.
Who won the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix?
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the 2023 Qatar G.P, finishing with a time of 1:27:39.168 to extend yet further his unassailable lead at the top of the Drivers' Championship.
The Dutchman claimed pole position and dominated the 57-lap race ahead of Oscar Piastri's McLaren-Mercedes. Piastri won the Sprint event ahead of Verstappen.
What is the lap record at Qatar Grand Prix?
Verstappen set the fastest lap time at the Lusail International Circuit in 2021. Driving in his Red Bull, he posted a time of 1:23.196.
Qatar Grand Prix winners
There have only been two editions of the Qatar Grand Prix and it's F1's two big beasts who have come out on top, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Seven-time world champion emerged victorious in the inaugural race in 2021, qualifying in pole position and receiving the chequered flag more than 25 seconds ahead of nearest challenger Verstappen.
The Dutchman got his revenge two years later, with no race scheduled for 2022 while Qatar prepared to host the World Cup. In 2023, it was Verstappen's turn to win from pole, en route to his third world title.
Qatar Grand Prix 2024 results
- Max Verstappen Red Bull
- Charles Leclerc Ferrari
- Oscar Piastri McLaren
- George Russell Mercedes
- Pierre Gasly Alpine
- Carlos Sainz Jnr. Ferrari
- Fernando Alonso Aston Martin
- Zhou Guanyu Kick Sauber-Ferrari
- Kevin Magnussen Haas-Ferrari
- Lando Norris McLaren
- Valtteri Bottas Kick Sauber-Ferrari
- Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
- Yuki Tsunoda RB-Honda
- Liam Lawson RB-Honda
- Alexander Albon Williams-Mercedes
- Nico Hülkenberg Haas-Ferrari
- Sergio Pérez Red Bull
- Lance Stroll Aston Martin
- Franco Colapinto Williams-Mercedes
- Esteban Ocon Alpine-Renault
