The season continues this week with the Formula 1® Qatar Grand Prix 2023.
We've compiled everything you need to know, including the start time and race information.
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When is the Qatar Grand Prix?
Round 18 of the FIA Formula 1® 2023 season occurs on Sunday, 8 October.
Practice begins locally on Friday, 6 October 2023, with Practice 1 and Qualifying, followed by Sprint Shootout and Sprint on Saturday, 7 October.
What time does the Qatar Grand Prix start?
The Formula 1® Qatar Grand Prix 2023 starts at 8:00 pm local time on Sunday, 8 October, which is 4:00 am (AEDT) on Monday, 9 October.
The time for each session is as follows:
Practice 1 - |
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Qualifying - |
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Sprint Shootout - |
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Sprint - |
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Race |
6 Oct |
Practice 1 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
6 Oct |
Qualifying 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
7 Oct |
Sprint Shootout 4:00 PM - 4:44 PM |
7 Oct |
Sprint 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
8 Oct |
Race 8:00 PM |
Where is the Qatar Grand Prix held, and how many laps is it?
The race occurs at the Lusail International Circuit, located in Qatar.
- Formula 1® drivers will race 57 laps (308.611 km)
What TV channel is the Qatar Grand Prix on in Australia?
All live F1® television coverage in Australia is on Fox Sports, available via Foxtel.
Live and on-demand HD streaming is also available for compatible devices through Kayo Sports.
Read our complete guide on how to watch Formula 1® in Australia.
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