F1 Qatar Grand Prix Today: Race time, streaming – Will Norris become the champion? Piastri and Verstappen odds

As Formula One enters its penultimate weekend of the 2025 season, all eyes are on the F1 race today at the Losail International Circuit, where McLaren’s Lando Norris stands on the brink of securing his maiden world championship. With Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen close behind, the F1 Qatar Grand Prix promises one of the season’s most compelling showdowns. For fans asking “what time is the F1 race today?” and “where to watch?”, the action begins Sunday, November 30, at 11 a.m. ET, airing live on ESPN2 and streaming on multiple platforms.

The event is the 23rd race on the F1 schedule, and with only 50 points left across Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the championship battle has reached its decisive stage.

Is the F1 Race Today? Schedule, Time and Where to Watch

The F1 Qatar Grand Prix will take place on Sunday at 11 a.m. ET at the Losail International Circuit in Doha.


Telecast: ESPN2

Streaming: DIRECTV (free trial), fuboTV (free trial), Sling

It is the second consecutive year that Qatar hosts the season’s penultimate round, and the desert circuit’s challenging layout is expected to amplify the intensity between the top three contenders.

How Lando Norris Can Clinch the Championship Today

Norris leads the standings with 396 points, followed by teammate Oscar Piastri on 374 and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on 371. After Saturday’s Sprint, in which Piastri won and Norris finished third, the gap narrowed, but Norris still retains control of the title fight.

The British driver will be crowned world champion with one race to spare if he finishes the race 26 points ahead of Piastri and 25 ahead of Verstappen, as per a report by Sky Sports. This effectively means Norris must:
Finish ahead of Verstappen, and outscore Piastri by at least four points.

The front of the grid is poised for drama, with Piastri on pole, Norris second, and Verstappen third.
According to a report by Sky Sports, two key scenarios could secure the championship for Norris today:
Winning the Grand Prix, ensuring he outscores both rivals by the required margin.

Finishing second ahead of Verstappen, with Piastri failing to finish on the podium.

However, Norris must finish inside the top eight to keep any chance of sealing the title today.

Is McLaren Favouring Norris Today?

Questions around team orders have gained steam, but McLaren has reiterated its neutral stance. CEO Zak Brown has publicly stated that the team will not interfere, even if it risks losing the championship altogether.

Earlier this month, Brown recalled the team’s 2007 loss, when McLaren chose not to favour either Lewis Hamilton or Fernando Alonso. “We won’t do that,” Brown said, adding that he would prefer a repeat of 2007 rather than violating the team’s principles.

With Piastri only 22 points behind Norris, McLaren insists it will allow both its drivers to compete freely, especially with Verstappen still within striking distance.

What Are Piastri and Verstappen’s Chances?

While Norris holds the advantage, both Piastri and Verstappen remain firmly in contention. Piastri can still afford a DNF if Norris scores fewer than four points, though such scenarios remain slim.
A win for Piastri today would dramatically tighten the fight heading into Abu Dhabi. Verstappen, meanwhile, must ensure he leaves Qatar no more than 24 points behind Norris to stay alive in the title race, as mentioned in the Sky Sports report.

Given Verstappen and Norris would tie on race victories if both finish the season with seven wins, the tie-breaker would shift to second-place finishes, where Norris currently leads 8–4.

FAQs

What time is the F1 race today?

The F1 Qatar Grand Prix begins at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday.

Where can I watch the F1 Qatar Grand Prix?

The race will air on ESPN2 and stream on DIRECTV, fuboTV, and Sling.