F1 Qatar GP: Practice & Sprint Qualifying Live TV & Streaming Guide
This weekend's Qatar Grand Prix hosts the final Sprint event of the 2025 Formula 1 season, with Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri closing in on championship leader Lando Norris. Dive into the complete guide for live TV and streaming details for Friday's practice and Sprint Qualifying sessions across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, highlighting key broadcast times and the unique challenges of the high-speed Lusail International Circuit, including Pirelli's mandated two-stop race strategy.
The 2025 Formula 1 season is heading towards its climax, and this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix features the final Sprint event of the year. Following the disqualification of both papaya cars in Las Vegas, Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Oscar Piastri (McLaren) are now just 24 points behind championship leader Lando Norris, setting the stage for an intense weekend.
Why it matters:
This weekend marks the final Sprint event of the 2025 season, adding extra layers of strategy and excitement. With championship contenders closing in on Lando Norris, every session and point gained will be crucial. For fans, it means a packed schedule, with significant action starting on Friday.
The Details:
- Germany: Sky Sports F1 holds exclusive broadcasting rights for all Formula 1 sessions.
- Austria: Free-to-air coverage for practice and Sprint Qualifying will be available on ORF 1 and via their streaming platform, ORF On.
- Switzerland: SRF info will broadcast the Sprint Qualifying live.
- Friday, November 28th TV Schedule (Central European Time):
- 2:15 PM – Sky Sport F1: Free Practice
- 2:20 PM – ORF 1: Free Practice
- 6:15 PM – Sky Sport F1: Sprint Qualifying
- 6:25 PM – SRF info: Sprint Qualifying
- 6:30 PM – ORF 1: Sprint Qualifying
- 7:45 PM – Sky Sport F1: Team Principal Press Conference
- 8:45 PM – Sky Sport F1: Practice Replay
- 10:15 PM – Sky Sport F1: Sprint Qualifying Replay
- Streaming: All sessions will be available on Sky Go and WOW in Germany. In Austria, ORF On offers free streaming.
Between the lines:
The Lusail International Circuit is one of the more unique tracks on the F1 calendar. It was completely re-asphalted before the 2023 Qatar GP, including a new pit complex. Its flowing layout, with only one corner (Turn 6) where speed drops below 100 km/h on the motorcycle course, ensures high-speed racing throughout.
By the numbers:
- 16 Turns: 10 right-handers, 6 left-handers.
- 1+ km long Start-Finish Straight.
- Single DRS Zone: Located on the start-finish straight.
- 502-meter Pit Lane: The third-longest on the calendar, resulting in over 20 seconds of time loss per stop.
- Pirelli Tire Rule: A maximum stint length of 25 laps per tire set is mandated, enforcing a two-stop strategy during the race.
What's next:
The action-packed schedule for the Qatar Grand Prix promises a pivotal weekend in the championship battle. With the final Sprint event and crucial points on the line, the outcomes of Friday's practice and Sprint Qualifying will set the stage for a dramatic Saturday and Sunday. Fans should tune in to catch all the high-speed racing and strategic battles.