F1 2025 Qatar GP Schedule: Start Time, TV Coverage, and Standings

F1 2025 Qatar Grand Prix Preview

The 2025 Formula 1 season reaches its 23rd round as the championship moves to Qatar. Lando Norris leads the drivers’ standings with a 24-point advantage, maintaining consistent form throughout the year. Max Verstappen remains his closest challenger, while George Russell and Charles Leclerc continue their pursuit in the top positions.

Qatar GP Weekend Schedule

The race weekend will follow the typical sprint format, offering fans both a short, fast-paced qualifying event and the full-length Grand Prix. The venue is the Lusail International Circuit, located north of Doha, known for its long straights and technical corners that test tyre management and strategy.

TV Coverage and Streaming

Broadcasts across different regions will include coverage from Sky Sports F1, ESPN, and local networks depending on territory. Online streaming options remain available through official broadcasters’ digital platforms, such as Sky Go, NOW TV, and F1 TV Pro, providing both live and on-demand replays.

Championship Standings Before Qatar

Before arriving in Qatar, the top five positions in the championship are as follows:

  1. Lando Norris — 24 points ahead
  2. Max Verstappen
  3. George Russell
  4. Charles Leclerc
  5. Oscar Piastri

With just a few rounds remaining after Qatar, each race is critical for the title contenders, particularly for teams balancing development between this and next season.

Track Insight

The Lusail International Circuit, first introduced to Formula 1 in 2021, offers a fast 5.4 km layout featuring 16 turns. Known for its smooth surface and nighttime conditions, it places a high premium on visibility, endurance, and tyre wear. Pirelli has chosen the medium-range compound set (C2, C3, C4) to handle the demanding combination of heat and high-speed sectors.

“It’s a unique challenge racing under lights in Qatar. The car balance changes with temperature, which keeps everyone guessing,” said a McLaren engineer ahead of the weekend.

Author’s Summary: The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix promises high-intensity racing under the lights at Lusail, with Lando Norris defending his narrow championship lead against Max Verstappen.

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The Independent on MSN The Independent on MSN — 2025-11-27

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