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What time does the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix start in Australia?

Tuesday, 3 October 2023

Round 18 of the 2023 FIA Formula 1® season.

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

-

Qualifying

-

Sprint Shootout

-

Sprint

-

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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