McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri share more than just the front row in Qatar—both are eyeing their first-ever F1 championship as the 2025 season heads towards a tense finale.
Currently 22 points clear of Qatar pole-sitter Piastri and 25 ahead of four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen, Norris remains firmly in the driver’s seat with just two races to go, but any mistakes now could prove disastrous.
Australia’s Oscar Piastri goes into the Qatar Grand Prix with renewed confidence, having already won the weekend’s Sprint race before qualifying for his first pole position since August 31.
To be raced over 57 x 5.4km laps, the F1 Qatar Grand Prix 2025 is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details look no further than AllSportsPeople for a full guide.
Qatar Grand Prix start time
The Qatar Grand Prix 2025 will take place on the Lusail International Circuit in Doha on Sunday November 30 and will begin at 7:00 p.m. Local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across Australia:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Mon, Dec. 1 | 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Mon, Dec. 1 | 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Mon, Dec. 1 | 2:30 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Mon, Dec. 1 | 12:00 a.m. |
Qatar Grand Prix TV channel, live stream
| TV channel | Streaming |
|---|---|
| Fox Sports | Kayo, Foxtel, F1 TV |
All the F1 action from Qatar 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.
F1 Drivers Championship Standings 2025 - Top 10
| Position | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Lando Norris (McLaren) | 396 |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | 374 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | 371 |
| 4 | George Russell (Mercedes) | 301 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | 226 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) | 140 |
| 8 | Alex Albon (Williams) | 73 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) | 51 |
| 10 | Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) | 49 |