
The sprint weekend format will apply to the returning Qatar GP, which means qualifying will take place on Friday after just a single practice session.
What time does qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix start?
Qualifying for the Qatar GP will begin at 8pm local time (+3 GMT) at the Lusail International Circuit.
- Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
 - Start time: 17:00 GMT / 18:00 BST / 19:00 CEST / 19:00 SAT / 20:00 EAT / 13:00 ET / 10:00 PT / 04:00 AEST (Saturday) / 02:00 JST (Saturday) / 22:30 IST
 
2023 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix session timings in different timezones
| 
 Session  | 
 GMT  | 
 BST  | 
 CEST  | 
 ET  | 
 PT  | 
 AEDT  | 
 JST  | 
 IST  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 FP1  | 
 13:30  | 
 14:30  | 
 15:30  | 
 09:30  | 
 06:30  | 
 00:30¹  | 
 22:30  | 
 19:00  | 
| 
 Q  | 
 17:00  | 
18:00 | 
 19:00  | 
13:00 | 
 10:00  | 
04:00¹ | 
 02:00¹  | 
22:30 | 
| 
 Sprint Q  | 
 13:00  | 
 14:00  | 
 15:00  | 
 09:00  | 
06:00 | 
 00:00¹  | 
22:00 | 
 18:30  | 
| Sprint | 
 17:30  | 
 18:30  | 
 19:30  | 
 13:30  | 
 10:30  | 
04:30¹ | 
 02:30¹  | 
 23:00  | 
| 
 Race  | 
 17:00  | 
 18:00  | 
 19:00  | 
 13:00  | 
 10:00  | 
 04:00¹  | 
 02:00¹  | 
22:30 | 
How can I watch qualifying?
Formula 1 is broadcast live in nearly every country around the world.
Europe:
- Austria - Servus TV / ORF
 - Belgium - RTBF / Telenet / Play Sports
 - Croatia - Sport Klub
 - Czech Republic - AMC
 - Denmark - TV3+ / TV3 Sport / Viaplay
 - Finland - Viaplay / V sport + / V sport 1
 - France - Canal+
 - Germany - Sky
 - Greece - ANT1 / ANT1+
 - Hungary - M4
 - Italy - Sky
 - Netherlands - Viaplay / Viaplay Xtra
 - Norway - V sport 1 / V sport + / Viaplay
 - Poland - Viaplay
 - Portugal - Sport TV
 - Spain - F1 DAZN
 - Sweden - Viaplay / V sport motor / TV 10
 - Switzerland - SRF / RSI / RTS
 - UK - Sky Sports F1
 
Americas:
- USA - ESPN2
 - Canada - RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
 - Latin America - ESPN
 
Asia:
- China - CCTV/ Great Sports TV / Guangdong Television Channel
 - India - F1 TV only
 - Japan - Fuji TV / DAZN
 - Malaysia - beIN SPORTS
 - Indonesia- beIN SPORTS
 - Singapore - beIN SPORTS
 - Thailand - beIN SPORTS
 - Turkey - S Sport / S Sport Plus
 - Vietnam - K+
 
Oceania:
- Australia - Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo
 - New Zealand - Sky
 
Africa:
- Africa - SuperSport
 
Can I stream qualifying?
Viewers from selected countries can subscribe to F1 TV to stream qualifying on a device of their choice. Some local broadcasters such as Sky TV (UK) and Movistar (Spain) also offer their own on-demand service.
Live commentary
Motorsport.com will bring the latest updates from Doha throughout the weekend, including live commentary during qualifying on Friday.