The fate of the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship could come down to the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend in Lusail.
On paper, Qatar should be a good opportunity for Lando Norris and McLaren to secure the title, but you never know what might happen. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is relentless in the running for another championship, and him and Oscar Piastri are tied just 24 points behind Norris.
A maximum of 58 points are at stake across the final two races, with 33 available at Qatar since it’s a sprint format. If Norris can finish this weekend 26 or more points ahead of Piastri and Verstappen, then he will be crowned champion.
If he can’t, it will all come down to the wire in Abu Dhabi.
Here’s how to watch the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix in Australia, including TV channel and streaming options for the Formula 1 race.
Where to watch F1 Qatar Grand Prix for free
| Fox Sports (506) | Kayo, Foxtel, F1 TV |
All the F1 action from the Lusail International Circuit will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.
Qatar Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix will take place at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar on Sunday, November 30 and will begin at 7:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across Australia:
| Time Zone | Date | Kickoff time |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Mon., Dec. 1 | 3 a.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Mon., Dec. 1 | 2:30 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Mon., Dec. 1 | 12 a.m. |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Mar. 14-16 | Australia | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit |
| Mar. 21-23 | China* | Shanghai International Circuit |
| Apr. 4-6 | Japan | Suzuka International Racing Course |
| Apr. 11-13 | Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit |
| Apr. 18-20 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| May 2-4 | Miami* | Miami International Autodrome |
| May 16-18 | Emilia Romagna | Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack |
| May 23-25 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco |
| May 30-Jun.1 | Spain | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| Jun. 13-15 | Canada | Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit |
| Jun. 27-29 | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
| Jul. 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
| Jul. 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sep. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sep. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format
