What Time Is Qualifying?
Live Countdown to Lights Out
2026 Qatar Grand Prix Qualifying starts on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 18:00 UTC — 45 days from now.
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LIGHTS OUT!
Qualifying for the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix starts Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 18:00 UTC. Local start times and live countdown.
This is the qualifying session of the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix. The session runs at Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar.
2026 Qatar Grand Prix Qualifying starts on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 18:00 UTC. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.
Race weekend schedule — your local time
| Session | UTC | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri Nov 27, 13:30 UTC | — |
| Practice 2 | Fri Nov 27, 17:00 UTC | — |
| Practice 3 | Sat Nov 28, 14:30 UTC | — |
| Qualifying | Sat Nov 28, 18:00 UTC | — |
| Race | Sun Nov 29, 16:00 UTC | — |
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