{"id":2232,"date":"2021-11-10T16:12:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T16:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2023-05-26T11:20:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T10:20:00","slug":"qatar-grand-prix-session-times-weather-forecast-and-support-series-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/qatar-grand-prix-session-times-weather-forecast-and-support-series-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Grand Prix: Session times, weather forecast and support series info"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For the very first time, Formula 1 will be heading to the Losail International Circuit for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix<\/a>. At a vital stage of the championship, this track will be the first of two brand new tracks in the final three races of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar has signed a ten-year deal for races to be held in the country, but this event at the LIC may well be the only chance we see cars race on this circuit – and it could prove decisive for the championship. With just two races remaining when we leave Qatar, there’s no margin for error at the top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out everything you need to know about attending the race in Qatar, plus we provide some insight as to what the racing might look like over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you’re on top of all the action with session times<\/a>, support series<\/a>, weather forecast<\/a> and the latest news<\/a> from the weekend, check out this guide with all the information you’ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Grand Prix race preview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Grand Prix COVID requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Entry requirements <\/em><\/strong>for the Qatar Grand Prix are very simple. You must show proof you have been fully vaccinated from COVID-19, with 14 days passed since your second dose. You can do this by showing the official vaccination certificate from the country of vaccination. Fans can also prove they have recovered from infection within the past 12 months by presenting official documentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Grand Prix F1 session times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Qatar is on Arabian Standard Time, which is 3 hours ahead of UTC. The race will take place at dusk and move into the night, so we’ll see the cars under the floodlights for the second time this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This timing also means the racing takes place in the middle of the afternoon for Europeans, who have had later starts during the races in the Americas. For our American friends, however, the race will be a return to early starts with a 9 am lights-out time on the East Coast, and a 6 am start time on the West Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Session<\/th>Day<\/th>Session time (AST)<\/th>Session time (GMT)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Free practice 1<\/td>Friday<\/td>13:30 – 14:30<\/td>10:30 – 11:30<\/td><\/tr>
Free practice 2<\/td>Friday<\/td>17:00 – 18:00<\/td>14:00 – 15:00<\/td><\/tr>
Free practice 3<\/td>Saturday<\/td>14:00 – 15:00<\/td>11:00 – 12:00<\/td><\/tr>
Qualifying<\/td>Saturday<\/td>17:00 – 18:00<\/td>14:00 – 15:00<\/td><\/tr>
Race (57 laps)<\/td>Sunday<\/td>17:00 – 19:00<\/td>14:00 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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Qatar Grand Prix weather report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the final three races of the season taking place in the Middle East, it’s looking extremely unlikely that the weather conditions will play a role in deciding the title. Conditions in Qatar are expected to be dry and warm, with highs of 33\u00b0C expected during the weekend. With the race taking place at dusk, it will likely be much cooler for the Grand Prix. However, with many teams increasingly worried about engine reliability heading into the final few rounds, the high temps could cause some unforeseen failures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live weather updates<\/h4>\n\n\n\nQATAR WEATHER<\/a>\n