Leaving the excitement of Las Vegas behind, the Formula 1 World Championship heads towards the lights of Qatar for the penultimate act of the season. Max Verstappen has already secured its fourth world title, but the battles on the track are far from over. With Ferrari chasing McLaren in the Constructors' Championship and the final Sprint Race of the season set to shake things up, the weekend in Lusail promises to be intense. On the floodlit 5,4km Qatari desert track, the teams and drivers will have just one free practice session before diving into a tense weekend. Between strategies, tyres and close battles, the Lusail round promises to be a spectacle under the floodlights. Let's see the schedule for the Qatar GP weekend with the return of the Sprint, the last of the year.
The race for the Constructors' title
Ferrari arrives in Qatar with the aim of further reducing the detachment 24 points from McLaren, taking advantage of the good form shown in recent races. For McLaren, however, it will be essential to react after a subdued Las Vegas GP, while Mercedes will try to confirm the extraordinary performance seen in the Nevada desert.
With the Drivers' Championship now decided, the focus shifts to the battle between the teams and the extra points guaranteed by the Sprint Race. Let's get ready for a high-tension weekend: Lusail will be the scene of new surprises, twists and, perhaps, the prelude to an unforgettable season finale.

Qatar GP times
Formula 2 will also return to the track in Qatar for the penultimate round of the season. Gabriel Bortoleto, leader of the championship and already announced as a Sauber driver for 2025, is the favorite for the title, but eyes are also on the Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who is preparing to take over Lewis Hamilton's legacy at Mercedes next year. The challenge is more open than ever, with young talents ready to make their mark.
The 2024 Qatar GP will be broadcast live on sky sports f1 and streaming up NOW. Here is the complete program:
Friday 29 November
- 14: 30: Free Trials 1 (Sky Sports F1)
- 18: 30: Sprint Qualifying (Sky Sports F1)
Saturday November 30
- 15: 00: Sprint Race (Sky Sport F1 and TV8 free to air)
- 19: 00: Qualifications (Sky Sport F1, broadcast on TV8 at 21pm)
Sunday December 1
- 17: 00: Race (Sky Sport F1, broadcast on TV8 at 21pm)
Saturday's Sprint Race will be broadcast live on TV8, while Qualifying and the Race will be visible on a delayed basis.