Max Verstappen will look to cap off another incredible year by claiming his third consecutive World Drivers’ Championship title as Formula One returns for the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.
With additional points on offer this weekend as the fourth sprint race of the season also takes place, the Dutchman will know that destiny remains in his hands as he looks to add to Red Bull’s constructors title victory.
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Even though he’ll want to, it’ll be difficult for Verstappen to win both the Sprint and the Grand Prix this weekend as the rest of the grid continues to close the gap ever so slightly on the Austrian team.
McLaren showcased their growing ability with a P2 and P3 finish for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Suzuka last time out, whilst Ferrari remain the only team to have won a race this season other than Red Bull thanks to Carlos Sainz’s recent victory in Singapore.
His teammate Charles Leclerc will be desperate to regain some form here, as too will Sergio Perez who’s been outshone all season long by his teammate.
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell also continue to look threatening as they try to claim P2 for the German constructor in the team standings in 2023.
For the race’s start time this weekend and all the TV channel and streaming information you’ll need, The Sporting News has you covered.
F1 2023 Qatar Grand Prix start time
The 2023 Qatar Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. local time on Sunday, October 8.
Here’s how that time translates to various time zones across the world:
Date
Start time
USA
Sun, October 8
1 p.m. ET
Canada
Sun, October 8
1 p.m. ET
UK
Sun, October 8
6 p.m. BST
Australia
Mon, October 9
4 a.m. AEST
India
Sun, October 8
10:30 p.m. IST
Hong Kong
Mon, October 9
1 a.m. HKT
Malaysia
Mon, October 9
1 a.m. MYT
Singapore
Mon, October 9
1 a.m. SGT
New Zealand
Mon, October 9
6 a.m. NZST
F1 2023 Qatar Grand Prix live stream, TV channel
This season’s action will be streamed or televised by the following outlets around the world:
TV channel
Streaming
Australia
Fox Sports
Foxtel/Telstra, Kayo Sports
Canada
TSN (English); RDS (French)
TSN Direct
Hong Kong
beIN SPORTS
beIN SPORTS Connect
India
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F1 TV Pro
Malaysia
beIN Sports
Astro SuperSport
New Zealand
Sky NZ
SkyGo
Singapore
beIN SPORTS
beIN SPORTS Connect
UK
Sky Sports
Sky Go
USA
ESPN, ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
Fubo, Hulu +, Sling TV
Formula 1 schedule 2023
The 2023 Formula 1 schedule features 23 races. The season began on March 5 in Bahrain and ends in Abu Dhabi on November 26.
Here’s the complete F1 race calendar for 2023:
Date
Race
Track
Winner (Team)
March 5
Bahrain Grand Prix
Bahrain International Circuit
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
March 19
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Jeddah Street Circuit
Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
April 2
Australian Grand Prix
Albert Park Circuit
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
April 30
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Baku City Circuit
Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
May 7
Miami Grand Prix
Miami International Autodrome
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
May 21
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
Imola Circuit
Postponed
May 28
Monaco Grand Prix
Circuit de Monaco
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
June 4
Spanish Grand Prix
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
June 18
Canadian Grand Prix
Circuit Gillies-Villenueve
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
July 2
Austrian Grand Prix
Red Bull Ring
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
July 9
British Grand Prix
Silverstone Circuit
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
July 23
Hungarian Grand Prix
Hungaroring
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
July 30
Belgian Grand Prix
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
August 27
Dutch Grand Prix
Circuit Zandvoort
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sept. 3
Italian Grand Prix
Monza Circuit
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sept. 17
Singapore Grand Prix
Marina Bay Street Circuit
Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
Sept. 24
Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka International Racing Course
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Oct. 8
Qatar Grand Prix
Lusail International Circuit
TBD
Oct. 22
United States Grand Prix
Circuit of the Americas
TBD
Oct. 29
Mexico City Grand Prix
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
TBD
Nov. 5
Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Interlagos Circuit
TBD
Nov. 18
Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas Street Circuit
TBD
Nov. 26
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit
TBD